Find out about the state of our fresh water, the pressures that contribute to this state, and the impacts on us. Statistics about fresh water come from New Zealand's Environmental Reporting Series, ...

The number of new dwellings consented per 1,000 residents across New Zealand was 7.7 for the year ended August 2026, compared with 6.4 in the year ended August 2025. The record number of new dwellings ...

There were 19,096 stand-alone houses consented in the year ended August 2026, up 21 percent compared with the previous August year. There were 22,172 multi-unit homes, up 21 percent over the same ...

Extreme wind events can occur with frontal weather systems, around strong convective storms such as thunderstorms, and with ex-tropical cyclones. They can damage property, topple trees, and disrupt ...

Sunshine supports human wellbeing, plant growth, and activities such as tourism and recreation. Sunshine hours can be affected by climate change. We report on the duration of bright sunshine received ...

Between 1972 and 2025, average temperatures were very likely increasing at: 29 of 30 sites, annually 26 sites in spring 25 sites in summer 25 sites in autumn all 30 sites in winter. Overall, average ...

Greenhouse gases (GHGs) trap heat in the atmosphere and help keep Earth warm enough for life. However, human activities have increased GHG concentrations, contributing to climate change. Carbon ...

Explore private superannuation in New Zealand: who had a private scheme, how much we had in our schemes, and how we compare with Australia.

The Government Chief Data Steward (GCDS) role supports the use of data as a resource across government to help deliver better services to New Zealanders. It is held by the Chief Executive of Stats NZ, ...

This 2010 report examines the growth of the Pacific population since the 1940s and provides context for analysing the social and economic position of Pacific peoples.

Find out how many New Zealanders you share your birthday with. You can also find out your birthday's ranking – the lower your ranking, the more common your birthday is. Analysis of births* data from ...