New Zealand saw record immigration in the year to the end of June, with China and India the largest source of migrants, dpa quoted government figures as showing. Net immigration reached 58,300 people, as lower numbers of New Zealanders moved overseas, and more immigrants arrived, according to the Migration Trends and Outlook report released Monday. The country saw a net gain of 63,900 non-New Zealand citizens during the period. Numbers were up for tourist visas and the three main types of work visas. India was the largest source of migrants entering under the skilled migrant category (21 per cent) followed by the Philippines (13 per cent) and the United Kingdom (11 per cent). China was the largest source of family-sponsored migrants.
