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Industry information
There is a lot of New Zealand industry information available through Christchurch City Libraries and on the internet. For help finding specific information use the links below.
- Contact details
- History
- Economic impact
- Environmental impact
- News and developments
- Trends
- Research
- Training
Contact details
Contact details for industry organisations can be found in several different places. Industry specific websites or directories are some of the best sources of this information.
History
- Industry associations may provide a history of the industry.
- There may be books describing the history of an industry. To find books on this subject try entering this search into the catalogue: Industry name history New Zealand
- There may have been articles in magazines or newspapers about the history of an industry. Use one of our databases to find articles on the subject.
Economic impact
- Statistics New Zealand collects information on many different industries. The New Zealand Official Yearbook includes overviews on industry sectors and can be used at any of our libraries.
- Government agencies collect and publish reports on the economic impact of industries. For example Agriculture and forestry from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry includes information on the economic impact, research and innovation, and key facts and statistics for agriculture, forestry and horticulture.
- There may also be books available that discuss the economic impact of an industry on New Zealand. To find books on this subject try entering this search into the catalogue: Industry name economic aspects New Zealand.
Environmental impact
- Government agencies may provide information about conservation and environmental policy as it relates to industries. For example Conservation & environment from the Ministry of Tourism gives an overview of conservation and environmental policy as it relates to tourism.
- Many books are written about the environmental impact of industry. To find books on this subject try entering this search into the catalogue: Industry name environmental aspects New Zealand
- There may have been articles in magazines or newspapers about the environmental impact of an industry. Use one of our databases to find articles on the subject.
News & Developments
- The best place to find out about news and developments is often through an industry association.
- Magazines or newspapers frequently report news and developments in New Zealand industries. Use one of our databases to find articles on the subject.
Trends
- Statistics are a good source of information about trends in an industry. These may be found through Statistics New Zealand, an appropriate government department and from industry associations.
- New Zealand Time Series is a good source of New Zealand statistics over an extended time period.
- Industry trends are often discussed in magazine or newspaper articles. Use one of our databases to find articles on the subject.
Research
- Websites may collect and publish industry specific research.
- Magazines may publish research. Use one of our databases to find articles on the subject.
Training
- Use Jobs Galore in our libraries or the Job Outlines section of Career Services to find out what training is needed to work in an industry.
- Look at Courses Galore in our libraries or the Training section of Career Services, or at the appropriate Industry Training Organisation website to find out where to train.
