Divorces For more information Fewer divorces in 2000 than 1999. Median age at divorce continues to rise. Number of divorces involving children continues to fall. For more information Abortions rise again in 2000. 20-24 years the most common age group for abortions.
Asian women have the highest abortion ratio.
Repeat abortions on the rise. For more information Almost one million M ori by 2051 . M ori share of New Zealand's population increasing. M ori population is ageing . For more information Majority of growth will occur in the North Island .