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...

Overview: Energy in New Zealand 2014 provides annual information on and analysis of New Zealand’s energy sector including statistics on supply and demand by fuel types, energy balance tables, pricing information and international comparisons. It is an annual publication, reporting data on a calendar year basis. Latest quarterly information is available under Energy Data. The...

Introduction: This paper examines homelessness in New Zealand, particularly those people living without shelter and in temporary accommodation given they can experience severe health problems. The paper first provides a definition of homelessness and a brief history of unaffordable accommodation. It then reviews the current state of homelessness and characteristics. Finally, it outlines recent initiatives...

This report outlines the 2013 results of the TELA Laptops Scheme School Survey, which was a program funded by the New Zealand government to lease laptops to principals and teachers. Background During November 2013 a total sample of n=1,000 schools who are currently on the TELA Scheme were invited to complete the survey; at least...

Jobs Online measures changes in job vacancies advertised by businesses on the two main internet job boards – SEEK and Trade Me Jobs. The trend series is used as it reduces the month to month volatility. Highlights Online job vacancies grew in June. The online vacancies for skilled jobs grew by 2.5 per cent in...