Environment
Environment statistics report on the state of New Zealand's environment. They also explore how our economy and environment interact.
New Zealand’s environmental reporting series: Our air 2024
New Zealand's environmental reporting series: Our air 2024 presents information on the state of air in Aotearoa New Zealand.
New Zealand’s environmental reporting series: Our land 2024
New Zealand's environmental reporting series: Our land 2024 presents information on the state of land in Aotearoa New Zealand.
New Zealand’s environmental reporting series: Our atmosphere and climate 2023
New Zealand’s environmental reporting series: Our atmosphere and climate 2023 presents information on the state of New Zealand’s atmosphere and climate.
New Zealand's environmental reporting series: Our freshwater 2023
New Zealand's environmental reporting series: Our freshwater 2023 presents information on the state of New Zealand's freshwater environment.
New Zealand's environmental reporting series: Our marine environment 2022
New Zealand’s environmental reporting series: Our marine environment 2022 presents information on the state of New Zealand's marine environment.
New Zealand’s environmental reporting series: Environment Aotearoa 2022
New Zealand’s environmental reporting series: Environment Aotearoa 2022 presents information on the state of New Zealand's environment. Environment Aotearoa 2022 is a synthesis report, drawing together content from the most recent environmental indicators, previous domain reports, and peer-reviewed scientific literature.
CSV files for download
CSV files for download has data from Infoshare and Stats NZ information releases.
Environmental-economic accounts: Data to 2023
Environmental-economic accounts show how our environment contributes to our economy, the impacts of economic activity on our environment, and how we respond to environmental issues.
Greenhouse gas emissions (industry and household): September 2024 quarter
The quarterly greenhouse gas emissions account provides timely estimates of New Zealand’s gross production-based emissions, using estimates from the annual greenhouse gas emissions by industry and household account and indicators to estimate emissions on a quarterly basis.
Greenhouse gas emissions (consumption-based): Year ended 2022 (provisional)
Consumption-based greenhouse gas emissions statistics link the emissions from production, whether domestic or overseas, that become embodied in goods and services – including the extraction, manufacturing, and transport activities that take place throughout the entire supply chain – to the final consumer.
Greenhouse gas emissions (industry and household): June 2024 quarter
The quarterly greenhouse gas emissions account provides timely estimates of New Zealand’s gross production-based emissions, using estimates from the annual greenhouse gas emissions by industry and household account and indicators to estimate emissions on a quarterly basis.
Greenhouse gas emissions by region (industry and household): Year ended 2023
Regional greenhouse gas emissions statistics include regional emissions by industry, households, and emissions intensity (emissions in relation to regional GDP). They are based on consistent classifications and concepts used in economic statistics.
Greenhouse gas emissions (industry and household): March 2024 quarter
The quarterly greenhouse gas emissions account provides timely estimates of New Zealand’s gross production-based emissions, using estimates from the annual greenhouse gas emissions by industry and household account and indicators to estimate emissions on a quarterly basis.
Greenhouse gas emissions (industry and household): Year ended 2022
Greenhouse gas emissions statistics include the emissions gas type for both industries and households, the emissions intensity (emissions in relation to GDP/economic output) for industries, and tourism-related emissions.
Greenhouse gas emissions (industry and household): December 2023 quarter
The quarterly greenhouse gas emissions account provides timely estimates of New Zealand’s gross production-based emissions, using estimates from the annual greenhouse gas emissions by industry and household account and indicators to estimate emissions on a quarterly basis.
Environmental-economic accounts: Data to 2022
Environmental-economic accounts show how our environment contributes to our economy, the impacts of economic activity on our environment, and how we respond to environmental issues.
Greenhouse gas emissions (industry and household): September 2023 quarter
Greenhouse gas emissions statistics include the emissions gas type for both industries and households, the emissions intensity (emissions in relation to GDP) for industries, and tourism-related emissions.
Greenhouse gas emissions (consumption-based): Year ended 2021 (provisional)
Consumption-based greenhouse gas emissions statistics associate emissions from production processes, foreign or domestic, throughout the entire supply chain, with the final consumer.
Greenhouse gas emissions (industry and household): March and June 2023 quarters
The quarterly greenhouse gas emissions account provides timely estimates of New Zealand’s gross production-based emissions, using estimates from the annual greenhouse gas emissions by industry and household account and indicators to estimate emissions on a quarterly basis.
Latest publications about the environment
Environmental-economic accounts: Data to 2023
Environmental-economic accounts show how our environment contributes to our economy, the impacts of economic activity on our environment, and how we respond to environmental issues.
Greenhouse gas emissions (industry and household): September 2024 quarter
The quarterly greenhouse gas emissions account provides timely estimates of New Zealand’s gross production-based emissions, using estimates from the annual greenhouse gas emissions by industry and household account and indicators to estimate emissions on a quarterly basis.
Total greenhouse gas emissions fall 0.7 percent in the September 2024 quarter
Seasonally adjusted industry and household greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Aotearoa New Zealand decreased 0.7 percent (136 kilotonnes) in the September 2024 quarter.
Greenhouse gas emissions (consumption-based): Year ended 2022 (provisional)
Consumption-based greenhouse gas emissions statistics link the emissions from production, whether domestic or overseas, that become embodied in goods and services – including the extraction, manufacturing, and transport activities that take place throughout the entire supply chain – to the final consumer.
Tools with data about the environment
Place and ethnic group summaries
Explore statistics about the population by region, district, and smaller areas, and by ethnic group.
How are my region’s emissions tracking?
Find out which industries contribute to your region’s greenhouse gas emissions.
2018 Census place summaries
Find stats about the population by region, city or district, Auckland local board area, and statistical area 2 (small area).
Infoshare
Build tables from our biggest range of datasets, including long-term time series. View on screen or download Excel or CSV files.
Environmental indicators
View indicators and trends across five environmental domains and the cross-domain area of biodiversity.
NZ progress indicators
The data in these indicators is no longer being updated. Get a picture of how well we are living, how resources are being distributed and used, and what we are leaving for future generations.
DataInfo+
Get statistical metadata – what we measure, definitions, and how we produce statistics.
Ariā
Find and download concepts and definitions, classifications, concordances, and standards used for data and statistical activities across government.
Information about data
Get technical information such as classifications used, survey design, and a glossary of statistical terms.
Metadata in DataInfo+
DataInfo+ has metadata about our statistical collections and classifications, and questionnaires and forms.
DataInfo+ concepts gives definitions of terms used by Stats NZ.
Methods, sources, and user guides
Environmental-economic accounts: Sources and methods presents an introduction to the accounts, and the data sources and methods used in each of environmental-economic accounts.
Good practice guide for environmental reporting explains our steps in producing an environmental report.
Approaches to measuring New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions provides an overview of emissions statistics in New Zealand and how they relate to each other.