DIY (do-it-yourself) home improvement in New Zealand

Michael MacKay’s PhD thesis is an exploratory study of the DIY practices of 27 Christchurch homeowners.

Sport and recreation profile: gardening

This information about New Zealanders’ participation in gardening is from the 2007/8 Active New Zealand Survey.

Statistics New Zealand Time Use Survey: 2009/10

The 2009/10 Time Use Survey provides information on how New Zealanders aged 12 years and over spend their time.

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