4 June 2025
Peter T
[FYI request #30760 email]
Tēnā koe Peter T
Official Information Act (OIA) request: Population data by health district
On 6 May 2025
, your Official Information Act request was transferred from Health New
Zealand – Te Whatu Ora to Stats NZ. You requested, under the Official Information Act
1982 (the Act), the fol owing information:
•
The demographic breakdown of the population served in each district (e.g.
ethnicity, age, gender where available)
Your request for this information is refused under section 18(d) of the Act as this
information is publicly available and can be found at Stats NZ’s Aotearoa Data Explorer
tool
here.
The Aotearoa Data Explorer is a free online tool that presents data in a searchable,
flexible, and dynamic way. It is an interactive web browser interface where you can view,
query, and download data. Information as to how to use the tool is available here:
Aotearoa Data Explorer user guide | Stats NZ
Should you wish to discuss this response with us, please feel free to contact Stats NZ at:
[email address].
If you are not satisfied with this response, you have the right to seek an investigation and
review by the Ombudsman. Information about how to make a complaint is available at
www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or 0800 802 602.
It is Stats NZ’s policy to proactively release its responses to official information requests
where possible. This letter, with your personal details removed, wil be published on the
Stats NZ website. Publishing responses creates greater openness and transparency of
government decision-making and helps better inform public understanding of the reasons
for decisions.
Nāku noa, nā
Matt Phimmavanh
Principal Advisor – Executive & Government Relations | Office of the Chief Executive
Stats NZ Tatauranga Aotearoa
stats.govt.nz
[email address]
toll-free 0508 525 525
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