Summary: In the year to August 2014, food prices increased 0.7 percent, following a 0.1 percent decrease in the year to July 2014. Higher annual prices for restaurant meals and ready-to-eat food (up 2.4 percent) were influenced by increases for both ready-to-eat food (up 2.9 percent) and restaurant meals (up 1.7 percent). Meat, poultry, and...

The trend for the number of new dwellings consented is at its highest level since August 2007, according to this report. Key facts In July 2014, building consents were issued for: 2,282 new dwellings, including apartments – the highest monthly number since April 2008 373 apartments, including 219 retirement village units 1,909 non-apartment dwellings. The...

The number of new dwellings consented to in New Zealand is at its highest level since August 2007, according to this report. Key facts In June 2014, building consents were issued for: 1,950 new dwellings, including apartments 197 apartments, including 61 retirement village units 1,753 non-apartment dwellings. The seasonally adjusted number of new dwellings consented...

This report quantifies in dollar terms the benefits to New Zealand gained through the use of census and population statistics information. The conclusion is clear: despite significant difficulties in developing a rigorous quantification, it is reasonable to conclude that the census delivers benefits well in excess of its direct costs. The results suggest a net...

A collection of statistics about Mäori people, covering language, well-being, education and cultural engagement. Summary Here is an updated collection of our statistics about Mäori and from a Mäori perspective. Browse through them for an understanding of Mäori well-being and development.