One hundred remains the total points needed to immigrate to New Zealand via the Skilled Migrant Category.

In this fortnight’s draw, 935 applications - representing 2,058 people - were selected. These applicants will now undergo preliminary checks. Currently 98 percent of those who have undergone the verification process are invited to apply formally for residence in New Zealand.

For the first time in over a year, the UK is not the largest single source of successful expressions of interest - it has been overtaken by China.

Top 10 countries of the people selected