New Zealand in Profile: 2012

Industry 2011 2006
Number of enterprises(1)
Rental, hiring, and real estate services 96,239 86,477
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing 71,266 79,772
Construction 49,610 50,953
Professional, scientific, and technical services 49,443 45,172
Financial and insurance services 29,902  22,034
Retail trade 25,988 26,574
Manufacturing 20,928 22,538
Accommodation and food services 18,114 17,005
Health care and social assistance 16,886 15,198
Wholesale trade 16,873 17,972
Administrative and support services 14,780 14,239
Transport, postal, and warehousing 14,351 14,917
Arts and recreation services   9,339   9,027
Education and training   7,625   7,075
Information media and telecommunications   4,847   4,453
Public administration and safety   1,228   1,165
Electricity, gas, water, and waste services   1,011      920
Mining     602     468
Other services 21,016 20,212
Total  470,048 456,171
1. Company, partnership, trust, estate, incorporated society, producer board, local or central government organisation, voluntary organisation, or self-employed individual, at February.