Deaths: deaths registered in New Zealand by date of registration.
Changes to data collection/processing
New Zealand area data is not rebased when boundary changes occur. Data before 2006 is based on boundaries for the year of registration. Data for 2006-2010 is on 2006 boundaries, 2011-12 on 2011 boundaries. From 2013, data is based on 2013 boundaries.
Figures for the Auckland Council for March, June, and September 2011 year are estimated using a combination of 2006 and 2011 boundaries. Deaths data from 1991 onwards are based on deaths registered in New Zealand of New Zealand residents by date of registration.
At URL provided, select 'Population > Deaths - VSD > Deaths by area, city/district councils (Maori and total population) (Annual-Dec)'. All variables were selected to create this dataset.
Under the provisions of the Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Relationships Registration Act 1995, every death occurring in New Zealand must be registered.
Death statistics provide local authorities, health authorities, and research institutions with information needed to plan future and current social services.