Tatauranga taupori: Demographics

The release of the 2006 Census results by Statistics New Zealand show that the Māori population has increased by 7.4% and now totals 565,329 (or 14.6% of the total New Zealand population). For more information and results from the 2006 Census please visit the Statistics New Zealand website www.stats.govt.nz.

Information in this section: Age structure The age distribution of Māori and non-Māori, 2006. Population projections Projected populations for Māori and non-Māori, 2006 - 2021. Population by DHB Māori population information organised by District Health Board.

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