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Dairy cattle numbers increased by over 2% to 6. 6 million from 2015 to 2016. In contrast, beef cattle, sheep and deer numbers were decreasing.

We have recently released new indicators on traffic injury hospitalisations and deaths.

Special Issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health: "Environmental Health Indicators for Policy Support" Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 February 2018 For more information, please see this flyer or visit...

We have recently released new indicators on transport and health.

In 2015, 60% of 5-year-olds and 62% of children in Year 8, who lived in fluoridated communities, were caries-free. Read more or download the factsheet.

In 2015/2016, more New Zealanders had access to safe drinking-water and fluoridated drinking-water than in the previous year. Safe Drinking-Water: Read more or download the factsheet.

We have recently released the Health Profiles spreadsheets for each District Health Board. Click here for more information.

The Ministry of Health is teaming up with Massey University and Environmental Science and Research Limited to look at whether social media can help see flu epidemics and outbreaks of...

In 2015, the average age of the light private fleet was 14. 3 years.

In 2015, there were almost 3. 9 million motor vehicles in New Zealand - the highest number ever. Read more or download the factsheet.