New Zealand's population is on track to hit 5 million by the end of the year.
Statistics NZ said the country's population on December 31 last year was 4,926,000, up 1.7 percent in the previous 12 months. If it grows by the same amount this year, there will be 5,010,148 people calling New Zealand home at the end of 2019. Females outnumber males 2,496,000 to 2,430,000. The average man is 35.6 and the average woman 38.2. Annual net migration last year was 48,300, down from 52,700 the previous year. New Zealand's population reached the 4 million mark in 2003. It took 30 years to go from 3 million to 4 million, Statistics NZ says. A century ago, there were barely more than 1 million people.
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Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
🎉 2026 is almost here!
We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?
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10.3% Yes! New Year, New Me
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20.1% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
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69.6% Nah - not for me
Poll: 🗑️ Would you be keen to switch to a fortnightly rubbish collection, or do you prefer things as they are?
Aucklanders, our weekly rubbish collections are staying after councillors voted to scrap a proposed trial of fortnightly pick-ups.
We want to hear from you: would you be keen to switch to a fortnightly rubbish collection, or do you prefer things as they are?
Keen for the details? Read up about the scrapped collection trial here.
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85.6% Same!
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14.4% Would have liked to try something different
Elvis in the Park
Elvis in the Park. 11th January from 11am till 5pm. Cranwell Park in Henderson. Free Family day out. Check out the Classic Cars and Hot Rods. Bring your chairs, sun tan lotion, water, and your smile. We are celebrating Elvis' 91st Birthday. Any questions ph Jackie 0274901126. Park at Tui Glen as easy walk over bridge to Cranwell Park
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