Population statistics for age & sex, and cultural diversity, in [xxxx xxxx region] Region: Facts Taonga Interesting observations Implications Implications Population statistics for age & sex, and cultural diversity, in Hawke’s Bay (example) Region: Hawke’s Bay Quick facts (Eg total population of region, ranking in New Zealand, change from previous census) In 2006: 147,783 people usually lived in Hawke's Bay region, a 3.4% increase since 2001 Census. Ranking: 9th out of 16 regions Hawke’s Bay region has 3.7% of New Zealand’s total population. Facts Age & sex – some observations: Median age: Hawke’s Bay 37.5 years, NZ 35.9 years Aged 65 years and older: Hawke's Bay 13.9%, NZ 12.3% Younger people: Hawke's Bay 23.0 %, NZ 21.5% Interesting observations Implications There are more people in the younger and older age groups and therefore not as many in the working-age group. Need facilities for older people, such as retirement homes. Older people might have to work to an older age. The population structure for Māori in Hawke’s Bay is similar to the structure for the total New Zealand population. Young people might stay in the region as there will be jobs as they get older. Source: Statistics New Zealand Taonga Implications Eg Waitutu river, Aorere river, Cape Kidnappers Tourism; use of rivers Please note: this template is incomplete and just indicates the type of information that can be found.