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The preliminary 2019 population estimates are based on the results of the 2013 census but reflect the 2018 census population distribution. Thus, they strongly differ from the 2018 estimates. The urban areas Kumeu-Huapai, Lake Hayes, Pegasus and Pokeno show a high population growth compared to 2013.
2019-10-22
According to the results of the 2018 census, 62.3% of New Zealand's population is European, 14.7% is Maori, 13.4% is Asian and 7.2% belongs to a pacific ethnic group.
2019-10-05
The 2018 New Zealand census reports a usually resident population count of 4,699,755. This number does not consider underenumeration and residents temporarily overseas.
2019-09-23
New Zealand will publish resident population estimates based on 2018 census not before 30 March 2020.
2018-11-18
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Regions & Major Urban Areas
The main islands and regional council areas as well as all urban areas with at least 2,500 inhabitants.
1996, 2001, 2006, 2013, 2019 estimate
2018 boundaries
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Council Areas
The population of the district council areas and city council areas of New Zealand.
1996, 2001, 2006, 2013, 2019 estimate
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Islands: All Urban Areas and Rural Settlements
1996, 2001, 2006, 2013, 2018 estimate – 2018 boundaries
Urban Agglomerations: Statistical Areas (Level 2)
1996, 2001, 2006, 2013, 2019 estimate – 2018 SA2 boundaries