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Office for the Community and Voluntary Sector (OCVS),
The New Zealand Non-profit Sector in Comparative Perspective provides the most accurate picture yet of the New Zealand non-profit sector and how it compares with 40 other countries.
The report, launched last month, shows that New Zealand’s volunteer workforce is two-thirds or 67% of the non-profit sector workforce, compared with an average of 42% for the 41 countries in the study.
The research also shows that almost half (49%) of New Zealand’s non-profit organisations are ‘expressive’ organisations, meaning they are involved in culture, sports, recreation, environmental protection, civic activism, unionism, professional associations, and religion. In other countries studied, expressive groups account for an average 37% of non-profit organisations.
There is a heavy reliance on volunteers in this part of the sector, reflecting New Zealanders’ strong commitment to supporting healthy, vibrant communities through voluntary activity.
To download the NZ Non-Profit Sector in Comparative Perspective report go to: www.ocvs.govt.nz/publications/#reports
To order a free printed copy of the report, email: ocvs@msd.govt.nz