Abortion

Statistics

Statistics New Zealand

Abortion statistics in New Zealand are compiled and published by Statistics New Zealand. The latest statistics for the year ending December 2010 are available on the Statistics New Zealand website.

Abortion Supervisory Committee

Abortion statistics are also collated and presented by the Abortion Supervisory Committee (ASC) as a duty under the Contraception, Sterilisation and Abortion Act 1977.
Read the Abortion Supervisory Committee's recent annual report.
 

Abortion trends

Statistics New Zealand has produced a report titled 'Abortion Trends in New Zealand (1980-2007)'. This report outlines the national abortion trends in New Zealand since 1980 showing how different aspects of the trends have changed over time. 
Read the 'Abortion Trends in New Zealand' report.

 

Abortion - What you need to know

Family Planning developed a resource following research in 2009 into young people’s knowledge about abortion. The booklet provides information for pregnant young women wanting help to start making decisions. It also covers signs of pregnancy, decision making prompts, getting help, the law, types of abortion, access, and risks.
Download this free booklet now