Statistics New Zealand: statistical information relevant to Māori

Ki Te Ao Mārama – Statistics bringing light into our world

Statistics New Zealand has collected a substantial amount of information relating to Māori. These statistics, plus informative analysis of these data and other statistical information relevant to Māori, have been archived and are available from the National Library of New Zealand.

Te Ao Mārama 2012 is a collection of statistics about Māori from a Māori perspective. This resource is available as a downloadable pdf.

The statistics compiled in this resource include:

1. Population
2. Cultural vitality
3. Health and well-being
4. Knowledge and skills
5. Income
6. Labour force
7. Participation
8. Treaty settlements
9. Environment

Questions / Things to think about

1. What can you learn from these statistics that might be relevant to your school?
2. How can you use this information within your curriculum?
3. How can you use this information to support your schools’ thinking and planning for learning?
4. What information could whānau contribute to these discussions?

^{Updated 13 February 2023.}