Projected ethnic populations

Stuff has interesting data from Stats NZ on the projected 2038 population, when the Asian population will overtake the Maori population. Here’s a few stats on the 2038 projections:

Highest European Population

1. South Wairarapa 97%
2. Waimakariri 94%
3. Grey 93%
4. Central Otago 92%
5. Stratford 92%

Highest Maori Population

1. Wairoa 76%
2. Kawerau 75%
3. Opotiki 68%
4. Gisbrine 61%
5. Far North 55%

Highest Asian Population

1. Puketapapa 58%
2. Whau 53%
3. Te Iriangi 51%
4. Otara-Papatoetoe 48%
5. Kaipatiki 46%

Highest Pacific Population

1. Mangere-Otahuhu 66%
2. Manurewa 63%
3. Otara-Papatoetoe 47%
4. Porirua 30%
5. Maungakiekie-Tamaki 25%

Lowest European Population

1. Otara-Papatoetoe 7%
2. Mangere-Otahuhu 11%
3. Manurewa 17%
4. Puketapapa 21%
5. Whau 31%