This month David Friggens re-examines the data he used last year to make his popular population map of Auckland. He uses interactive technology to show just how big Auckland is compared to our other cities, as well as the ethnic diversity of Auckland compared to other regions.

Brad Olsen examines the impact of the global outbreak of COVID-19 on New Zealand. With New Zealand trade ties with China rising over recent years, Brad dives into the areas of risk and trade reliance.

We’ve recently updated our Regional Economic Profileswith data for the year to March 2019, and Brad’s second article looks at what this refresh shows for regional employment. Our new figures point to provincial employment growth beating urban employment growth for the first time since 2011!

And lastly, we round out with our regular Chart of the Month feature. Although roading infrastructure has stolen the limelight recently, Paul Barkle looks at water investment and points out that even though more spending is expected over the next decade, it might not be enough.