Latest population estimates show 13 (of 16) regions grew

Latest population estimates show 13 (of 16) regions grew – Key facts

22 October 2013

Subnational population estimates give the best available measure of the size and age-sex composition of New Zealand's 16 regional council areas (regions) and 67 territorial authority areas, on an annual basis.

In the June 2013 year the estimates indicate:
• 13 of New Zealand's 16 regions experienced population growth.
• Auckland region had the largest percentage growth (1.4 percent) followed by Canterbury (1.3 percent).
• Auckland region accounted for 57 percent of New Zealand's total population growth; Canterbury's growth accounted for 19 percent.
• 39 of the 67 territorial authority areas had population growth.
• The five fastest-growing territorial authority areas were in the South Island.
• Christchurch city's population increased during 2013, following two years of decline.

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