Industry information

This page links you with New Zealand industry information available through Christchurch City Libraries and on the internet:

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.

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 and 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.

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

The Jobs database on the Careers New Zealand website shows what training is needed to work in an industry.

Try the Education and training database on the Careers New Zealand website, or the appropriate Industry Training Organisation website for information on education and training requirements.

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