What can population data tell us about industry?
Population data gathered in the census includes details about the number and sex of people working in the nine major industry divisions, namely:
- Agriculture, Hunting, Forestry and Fishing
- Mining and Quarrying
- Manufacturing
- Electricity, Gas and Water
- Construction
- Wholesale and Retail Trade, Restaurants and Hotels
- Transport, Storage and Communication
- Finance, Property and Business Services
- Community, Social and Personal Services.
More detailed information about the number, sex and employment status (eg full or part time) of people working in industry groups and subgroups, and for Māori, are also available.
Resources
Work (2001 Census of Population and Dwellings)
Reference report from the 2001 Census with tables on employment by industry. Published by Statistics New Zealand, 2003.
Employment and Unemployment (1996 Census of Population and Dwellings)
Reference report from the 1996 Census with tables on employment by industry. Published by Statistics New Zealand, 1998.
Use table builder to build your own census tables on industry.
Manufacturing and production statistics
Statistics New Zealand web page linking to manufacturing and production statistics.
Major Manufacturing Industry Groups
Statistics New Zealand web page with quick facts about major manufacturing industries.
Employment in the health sector
Information about the number of people employed in the health and community services sector.
Industry and regional development
Population and Sustainable Development 2003
This report discusses how population change over the next 50 years is likely to impact on future development and well-being. Published by Ministry of Economic Development, Ministry of Social Development, Department of Labour and Statistics New Zealand.
SMEs in New Zealand: Structure and Dynamics
Statistical summary of the nature of the small and medium-sized enterprise sector in New Zealand. Data drawn from Statistics New Zealand’s Business Demography Statistics. Published by Ministry of Economic Development, available from 1999.
Growth and Innovation Framework: Benchmark Indicators Report 2003
This report provides a baseline set of growth and innovation indicators for the New Zealand economy. Chapter six outlines the changes in supply of talent and skills. Published by Ministry of Economic Development, 2003.
Regional Partnerships Programme Review June 2003
Summary of key findings of review, and outlines draft recommendations for policy and programme changes. Includes "New Zealand’s Regions – Trends and Problems" with reference to population projections and its impact on regional economic development. Published by Ministry of Economic Development, 2003.
Communications sector
Statistics on Information Technology in New Zealand: Updated to 2003
This report includes figures on Personal Use of Information Technology from the Household Economic Survey. Published by Ministry of Economic Development.
Radio Spectrum Policy: increases in population coverage – variations to existing broadcasting licences (36Kb)
Policy criteria and funding formulae for calculating value of increased population coverage. Published by Ministry of Economic Development, October, 1997.
Radio Spectrum Policy : temporary variations to broadcasting licences involving population increase (31Kb)
Policy criteria and formulae for population-based charges for variations to broadcasting licences. Published by Ministry of Economic Development, May, 1996.
Radio Spectrum Management Group
Broadcasting coverage maps indicate the population within a coverage area (broken down into ethnicity). The maps are created to determine the increase in population when a spectrum licensee modifies their licence. The map is only created for clients and is not published.
Tourism sector
Links to the tourism page of this website.
References
Pickford M and Bollard A (1998). The Structure and Dynamics of New Zealand Industries. Dunmore Press, Palmerston North.
Smith N (2001). Heritage of Industry: Discovering New Zealand's Industrial History. Reed, Auckland.
Experts
For further information contact the Demography Division of Statistics New Zealand.