September 17th, 2024

Stats NZ

The population growth has been primarily driven by estimated net migration, which accounted for 126,000 of the increase, while the natural increase (births minus deaths) contributed 19,100 to the population growth.
Stats NZ
6 months ago

New Zealand's population surpasses 5.3 million, shows strong growth in 2023

The latest national population estimates reveal New Zealand's estimated resident population stood at 5,305,600 as of 31 December 2023, showcasing robust growth over the...

Beyond temperature metrics, Stats NZ also unveiled other climate indicators. These include data on drought, rainfall, extreme weather conditions such as wind and rainfall, El Niño Southern Oscillation, atmospheric ozone, and greenhouse gas concentrations.
Stats NZ
11 months ago

New Zealand's warmest year on record caps off a decade of rising temperatures

New data released recently by Stats NZ paints a concerning picture of climate change in Aotearoa New Zealand. A striking eight out of...

Regional data provided further insights. Except for Marlborough, all regions had a reduction in new home consents.
Stats NZ
11 months ago

New Zealand sees a decline in new home consents for 2023

New Zealand witnessed a decline in the number of new homes consented over the past year, according to In the latest figures released...

The boost in household expenditure was primarily due to New Zealanders increasing spending on international travel.
Stats NZ
1 year ago

GDP slips 0.1% in March 2023 quarter amidst Cyclone impact and teachers' strikes

New Zealand's economic activity registered a dip of 0.1% in the March 2023 quarter, according to the latest figures from Stats NZ. This marks...

The second-largest contributor to the annual movement was fruit and vegetables, with an 18.4% increase compared to the previous year. This hike was led by avocados, kūmara, potatoes, and tomatoes.
Stats NZ
1 year ago

Food prices soar with an annual increase across all categories

New Zealanders are grappling with soaring food prices, according to a media release by Stats New Zealand yesterday. The annual increase in food...

The annual increase in filled jobs for the accommodation and food services sector was nearly twice that of the next largest increase.
Stats NZ
1 year ago

Hospitality sector sees 8.9% job increase, leading filled job numbers in New Zealand

The hospitality sector in New Zealand has witnessed an 8.9% annual increase in filled job numbers, translating to 12,196 jobs for the year ending...

The number of beef cattle seems to have stabilised around 3.9 million, rebounding slightly from the historic low of 3.5 million in 2016.
Stats NZ
1 year ago

Sheep-to-person ratio falls below five to one: NZ Agricultural Census 2022

Fewer dairy cattle and sheep are occupying New Zealand's paddocks, with a slight decline in the national dairy herd and sheep flock, reveals the...

Before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, New Zealand typically saw an annual net migration loss of its citizens, with the losses peaking at 44,400 in the February 2012 year.
Stats NZ
1 year ago

Record net migration gain in New Zealand driven by non-citizens

New Zealand has witnessed a record annual net migration gain of 65,400 in the year ending March 2023, according to provisional estimates released...

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The significant decrease in fruit and vegetable prices has been a major factor in the overall modest inflation.

Food prices see smallest annual increase since 2018

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Provisional figures indicate that New Zealand saw 229,100 (± 3,500) migrant arrivals in the April 2024 year, marking a 25% increase from the previous year.

Record surge in migrant arrivals and departures for New Zealand in April 2024

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Socioeconomic inequalities in greenhouse gas emissions from household travel in New Zealand

Socioeconomic inequalities in greenhouse gas emissions from household travel in New Zealand

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Auckland region had the largest increase in earnings over the year to March 2024, up to $64.9 billion from $59.6 billion in the March 2023 year.

Total gross earnings in New Zealand up by 8.6% in year to March 2024

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The latest census data shows that New Zealand's usually resident population increased by 294,168 people, reaching almost 5 million (4,993,923).

New Zealand sees slower population growth but increased diversity, 2023 Census reveals

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