The number of abortions performed in New Zealand decreased in 2013, according to this report. The number of abortions performed in New Zealand decreased in 2013, Statistics New Zealand said today. A total of 14,073 induced abortions were performed in New Zealand in 2013. This was 672 fewer than in 2012.

Statistics NZ is responsible for releasing marriage and civil union registration data. Data refers to marriages and civil unions that have occurred and been registered with Births, Deaths, and Marriages. Provisional civil union and marriage quarterly data will be available from Statistics NZ within five weeks of the end of the quarter. Data includes the...

The aim of this paper is to identify the main future requirements for longitudinal data for research and policy purposes, and to discuss how well existing data sources could meet these requirements, as well as options for addressing the gaps. Our focus is on longitudinal information needs relating to individuals, families, and households. Information needs...

This report presents findings, mainly from the 2012 Survey of Working Life, on non-standard employment, job security, and job flexibility in New Zealand’s labour market. Summary of key points Key findings in the report are:

Abstract Objectives In Forecasting mortality in New Zealand: A new approach for population projections using a coherent functional demographic model, we summarise the investigation of a new method for formulating mortality assumptions (ie forecasting mortality) that was implemented in official New Zealand population projections in 2012. Methods