Cultural Well-being

Regional Cultural Statistics

The Ministry for Culture and Heritage produced a series of regional statistics as a resource for the Local Government Cultural Workshops held in 2005. These figures are based on data collected under the Cultural Statistics programme operated jointly by the Ministry and Statistics New Zealand (see full reports in next section below). The boundaries used are the Regional Council Boundaries.

These regional cultural statistics can be downloaded by following the links below. They are provided here in pdf format (about 200k each). If you would like these reports in hard copy, or have difficulty downloading them, please contact culturalwell-being@mch.govt.nz.

• Northland
• Auckland
• Waikato
• Bay of Plenty
• Taranaki
• Gisborne
• Hawke's Bay
• Wanganui/Manawatu
• Wellington
• Tasman
• Nelson
• West Coast
• Canterbury
• Otago
• Southland

Note: These files are provided here in PDF format to preserve the layout and provide an accurate copy when printed. If your browser asks for a 'viewer application/program' you will need to download and install the Acrobat PDF reader for your browser to view these files.

Cultural Statistics and Indicators

Together with Statistics New Zealand, the Ministry has an on-going programme which provides high-quality statistical information about the cultural sector. In preparation is the development of a set of national cultural indicators. This work will be completed in early 2006. The most recent statistical information on the cultural sector is available in the following publications:

• Employment in the Cultural Sector (June 2005) - available on the Statistics New Zealand website. This report shows the changes in levels and distribution of employment in the cultural sector, highlighting the rapid growth and diversity within this sector. It covers employment in taonga tuku iho, heritage, library services, literature, performing arts, visual arts, film and video, broadcasting, and community and government activity. Demographics such as age, ethnicity, income, gender and education within each group are also examined.
• Government Spending on Culture (2000–2004) (June 2005) - available on the Statistics New Zealand website. This report looks at government support for the arts, culture and heritage sectors within New Zealand at central and local levels. It also examines the contribution by Lottery Board Grants to these sectors.
• A Measure of Culture: Cultural experiences and cultural spending in New Zealand, 2003 (on Statistics New Zealand website)

 

Page last updated: March 31, 2006

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