Resources | Facts and figures

The Ministry produces the Social Report - an indicator report that monitors the social well-being of New Zealanders across 10 domains.  The particular sections of the report to focus on in relation to cultural well-being are the Cultural Identity and Leisure and Recreation outcomes.

The Cultural Indicators report establishes the indicators within a framework of five theme areas, which broadly reflect key goals for the New Zealand cultural sector and those involved in it. Currently not all the indicators have been populated, due to lack of data in some areas.  This will be rectified over time as data becomes available.

Using data fron the 2001 census, this report shows the changes in levels and distribution of employment in the cultural sector, highlighting the rapid growth and diversity within this sector.

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 reports on the Cultral Experiences Survey.  The objectives of the survey were to:

• determine who consumes cultural goods and services generally in New Zealand; what type; through what means; and the levels of consumption. Also to identify any significant differences among population groups.
• determine the typical characteristics associated with particular patterns of cultural consumption in New Zealand (including age, sex, ethnicity, labour force status, income, education, location).

SPARC has an active research programme.  Find out more about New Zealanders' participation in sport and physical activity here.

Jon Hawkes, an Australian cultural policy commentator and author (Culture as the Fourth Pillar of Sustainability), was a guest of the Ministry and Local Government New Zealand in late July 2005 and spoke at events in Hamilton, New Plymouth, Wellington and Christchurch. The charts he presented at these sessions are available in the attached PDF

For facts and figures on participation in sport and active leisure from 1997-2001.