New Zealand Regions, 1986-2001: Industries and Occupations

Ian Pool (), Sandra Baxendine, William Cochrane and James Lindop
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Ian Pool: University of Waikato, https://tengira.waikato.ac.nz/about-us/population-studies-centre
Sandra Baxendine: Waikato District Health Board
William Cochrane: University of Waikato
James Lindop: University of Waikato

Population Studies Centre Discussion Papers from University of Waikato, Te Ngira Institute for Population Research

Abstract: This paper provides an analysis which examines the differences in the industrial and occupational structure of New Zealand regions. Using data compiled by Statistics New Zealand from Goods and Services Tax (GST) registrations supplied by the Inland Revenue Department, it also looks at business size trends. The analysis in this paper points to a distinct change in the characteristics of the New Zealand labour force, a shift to a “More Highly Skilled Tertiary” sector. This paper shows that these changes did not occur uniformly across New Zealand regions. Instead, skills typical of the “new economy” or the “knowledge society” are concentrated in Auckland and Wellington, and to a lesser degree Canterbury. This trend has seen regional patterns of work diverge more and more.

Keywords: Industry; Occupation; Regions; New Zealand (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: J21 J24 L16 R23 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 75 pages
Date: 2005-12-16
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