Term	Resident Temporarily Overseas
Synonym	RTO
Related Term
Source of Definition
Short Definition
Statistical Activity	Population and migration

Definition
A person who usually lives in New Zealand but who is overseas for a period of less than 12 months.

In census statistics, a resident temporarily overseas is a person who is identified on the census dwelling form as usually living in that dwelling but who is overseas for a period of less than 12 months.

In international travel and migration statistics, a resident temporarily overseas is someone who is mainly living in New Zealand for 12 months or more, who is overseas for a period of less than 12 months.

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