Rent rises hit lower income earners
Figures released by Statistics New Zealand last week highlight the plight of some of our lowest income households. While those with mortgages are enjoying a bit of interest rate relief, those who are...
View ArticleThe changing face of New Zealand
Some interesting projections were released by Statistics New Zealand yesterday: In 2026: The European or Other population will grow from 3.21 million (2006 estimate) to 3.47 million an increase of 0.4...
View ArticleTruth, English and Growth Stats
Truth is the first casualty when Bill English tries to reinvent economic history. This afternoon at question time Bill English claimed that the NZ economy has grown more in the last 9 months than it...
View ArticleCensus postponed
The decision by Government Statistician Geoff Bascand to postpone the March 2011 census was the correct one. With the devastation caused from the Earthquake on February 22, the census is the last thing...
View ArticleWhere is your plan Maurice?
Statistics Minister Maurice Williamson raised more questions than answers when he announced today that Statistics New Zealand would receive “$58 million more funding” over the next four years. He said...
View ArticleDoes the Minister have confidence in Statistics New Zealand?
Statistics New Zealand gathers vital information which is critical to the future of New Zealand but it seems that Statistics Minister Maurice Williamson has lost faith in the department’s abilities. He...
View ArticlePrices continue to rise
In information released by Statistics New Zealand today rising prices for petrol and diesel pushed the petroleum and coal product manufacturing index up to 10.5 per cent, with overall prices for NZ...
View ArticleAnother record broken
Overseas trips by New Zealand residents soared to 231,600 in July 2011 – a record for any month according to Statistics New Zealand. What do these figures tell us? In July 2011 compared with July 2010:...
View ArticleNational haunted by Department of Statistics
Clare Trevett reports: Each month, the relentless tread of Statistics New Zealand’s updates on migration echo through Parliament, haunting National with the ghosts of campaigns past. As Labour’s...
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