Chart 1: 2023 Infometrics Creativity Index

Top 10 most creative territorial authorities in 2023, ranking based on Infometrics Creativity Index, showing % of workforce employment in the creative sector

Wellington City
6.77
Queenstown-Lakes District
5.64
Auckland
5.34
Kapiti Coast District
4.89
Dunedin City
4.86
South Wairarapa District
4.24
Christchurch City
4.10
Lower Hutt City
4.06
Nelson City
3.92
Porirua City
3.85
Chart: Andrew Whiteford/InfometricsSource: Infometrics Arts and Creative Sector ProfileCreated with Datawrapper