May 16, 2016
Maori population on the rise
Posted On May 16, 2016
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Statistics New Zealand estimates the Maori population at the end of 2015 stood at 712,300.
That’s an increase of almost 200,000 over the past 20 years.
Over that period the median age has also increased, from 20.9 to 24.
About 305,000 Maori are under 20 while 40,000 are eligible for their gold card.
There were just over 347,000 males and 365,000 females.
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