Search Results
-
As of 2019, there are three long-established exotic mosquito species in New Zealand
A fourth exotic mosquito species, the Southern Saltmarsh mosquito (Aedes camptorhynchus), first discovered in New Zealand in 1998, was eradicated in 2010 In 2018 Culex sitiens was detected in Kaipara Harbour through the National Saltmarsh mosquito surveillance programme You can read our latest factsheet here and visit the Exotic mosquito species established in New Zealand page to find more information.
Read more about "As of 2019, there are three long-established exotic mosquito species in New Zealand"... -
In 2018, there were 7,182 asthma-related hospitalisations (including wheeze) among children aged 0–14 years in New Zealand.
The number of asthma hospitalisations increased between 2006–2018.
Read more about "In 2018, there were 7,182 asthma-related hospitalisations (including wheeze) among children aged 0–14 years in New Zealand."... -
19 types of high-risk mosquito species of public health concern were caught between 2010-2019
There were 11 interceptions containing mosquitoes of overseas origin in 2019.
Read more about "19 types of high-risk mosquito species of public health concern were caught between 2010-2019"... -
59% of 5-year-olds and 66% of children in school-year 8 were caries-free in 2018
Children in school-year 8 living in fluoridated areas had higher caries-free levels than their counterparts in non-fluoridated areas.
Read more about "59% of 5-year-olds and 66% of children in school-year 8 were caries-free in 2018"... -
View an interactive regional map and dashboard
Read more about "Dashboard - Climate Change"... -
The transport and the industrial sectors contributed to three quarters of the total energy consumption in New Zealand in 2018
The domestic transport and the industrial sectors were the main consumers of energy in New Zealand in 2018.
Read more about "The transport and the industrial sectors contributed to three quarters of the total energy consumption in New Zealand in 2018"... -
View an interactive regional map and dashboard
Read more about "Dashboard - UV exposure"... -
In 2018, there were 4,363 hospitalisations for traffic-related injuries in New Zealand
We've been busy updating our transport indicators over the last month.
Read more about "In 2018, there were 4,363 hospitalisations for traffic-related injuries in New Zealand"... -
In 2018/19, approximately 110,000 children aged 2-14 years had medicated asthma in New Zealand
The rate of medicated asthma has remained relatively consistent for over 10 years, from 2006/07 to 2018/19.
Read more about "In 2018/19, approximately 110,000 children aged 2-14 years had medicated asthma in New Zealand"... -
Pacific people were most affected by lead exposure from their occupation in 2014-19
Read more about Hazardous Substance Injury notifications or download the factsheet
Read more about "Pacific people were most affected by lead exposure from their occupation in 2014-19"...