How is internal migration defined?
Internal migration is the movement of people from one place of residence to another within New Zealand.
What are internal migration statistics used for?
Internal migration statistics are used for analysing urban-rural, inter-regional and intra-regional population movements. Information on internal migration is obtained from the Census of Population and Dwellings as well as from administrative sources.
Resources
Internal Migration
This report, published in 2008 by Statistics New Zealand, provides a statistical overview of internal migration in New Zealand. It is based on information from the Census of Population and Dwellings and the Survey of Dynamics and Motivations for Migration in New Zealand. This report contains extensive information on various aspects of internal migration and will continue to be added to and developed over time as a key resource for information on population mobility.
Survey of Dynamics and Motivations for Migration in New Zealand.
The Survey of Dynamics and Motivations for Migration in New Zealand (DMM) investigates reasons for internal migration and provides insights into demographic characteristics of people who have moved or not moved, as well as satisfaction ratings for living conditions. It was conducted as a supplement to the Household Labour Force Survey in the March 2007 quarter.
Population Structure and Internal Migration: 2001 Census
Includes internal migration data from 1996 and 2001, from Statistics New Zealand.
Population Structure and Internal Migration 1996 Census
Includes basic tables of internal migration between 1991 and 1996, from Statistics New Zealand.
Overview of Internal Migration 1991-1996
Data and commentary from Statistics New Zealand.
Statistics New Zealand (1997) New Zealand Now: People and Places
Reference report from Census 1996, published by Statistics New Zealand, 1997.
References
Bedford R (2002). "Internal and international migration update, April 2002", New Zealand Journal of Geography, 24-27, April 2002.
Lundholm E, Garvill J, Malmberg G and Westin K (2004). Forced or free movers? The motives, voluntariness and selectivity of interregional migration in Nordic countries, Population, Space and Place, 10 (1): 59-72, 2004.
Statistics New Zealand (1986). Inter-regional Migration in New Zealand 1971-1981, Statistics New Zealand, Wellington.
Experts
For further information email the Demography Division of Statistics New Zealand or write to:
Robert Didham
Demography Division
Statistics New Zealand
Dollan House
401 Madras Street
Private Bag 4741
Christchurch