People granted Essential Skills work visas for employment in the Gisborne Region, New Zealand
Year ended June 2006–2017
| Year ended June | Number of people granted Essential Skills work visas | 
|---|---|
| 2006 | 92 | 
| 2007 | 116 | 
| 2008 | 91 | 
| 2009 | 111 | 
| 2010 | 88 | 
| 2011 | 111 | 
| 2012 | 152 | 
| 2013 | 172 | 
| 2014 | 181 | 
| 2015 | 193 | 
| 2016 | 152 | 
| 2017 | 151 |