The number of people moving to New Zealand or staying long-term has hit an all time high for the third month in a row.
Official figures show a net gain of 5200 people in October, as a fast-growing economy attracts foreigners looking for work, while also keeping more New Zealanders at home.
Students from India led the numbers of people from overseas coming to New Zealand long-term.
On an annual basis, the country recorded its highest ever net gain of 47,700 people in the year to October.
However the increase may mean limits on low-deposit lending stay for longer.
Earlier this month the Reserve Bank said it was too earlier to lift restrictions because a surge of immigration could push up house prices.
The annual net loss of 5,300 people to Australia is the smallest in 20 years.
