Environmental Health Indicators

Transport

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This section provides data and statistics on transport and health in Aotearoa New Zealand. Find out about how transport affects health, types of transport used by New Zealanders, and how a lack of transport affects people's access to healthcare. 

Domain lead: Kirsty Craig

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Road traffic injury deaths and hospitalisations
This section presents statistics on road traffic injury deaths and hospitalisations, by mode of transport.
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Household travel time by mode of transport
Statistics on the percentage of household travel time spent travelling by mode of transport.
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Main mode of transport to work
Statistics on the main mode of transport that people used to get to work on Census day.
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Active transport to and from school
Statistics on school-children who use active transport (e.g. walking or cycling) to and from school.
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Unmet need for GP services due to a lack of transport
Statistics on people who had a medical problem but did not visit or talk to a GP due to a lack of transport, in a 12-month period.
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Motor vehicles
Statistics on motor vehicle numbers and average ages of vehicles in New Zealand.
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Health burden of road transport
The estimated health burden of road transport in New Zealand, from road traffic accidents, air pollution and noise pollution.