Background and redevelopment of the International Visitor Survey
When the International Visitor Survey (IVS) started and how it has developed since, including a major update in 2013.
When the International Visitor Survey (IVS) started and how it has developed since, including a major update in 2013.
The Government has passed the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill which includes changes to boost grocery competition.
This page contains an analysis of the spending patterns of international visitors to New Zealand from 2013 to mid-2018.
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This page contains statistics and information about freedom camping by international visitors in New Zealand, based on data from the International Visitor Survey (IVS).
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Surveys are used to gather information and produce estimates of different variables, using a sample of the total population. Results are subject to both sampling and non-sampling error.
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International Visitor Survey (IVS) data is recorded using particular terms and groupings (classifications). This page provides a list of these, to assist with interpreting the data.
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