The number of Maori achieving formal qualifications at university has soared.
Figures from the 2013 Census, released today show 36,072 Maori hold a bachelor's degree - up 56.4% on the last Census in 2006.
Statistics New Zealand 2013 Census general manager Sarah Minson says there's also encouraging information about an increase secondary school qualifications for Maori.
Maori men are less likely than wahine to have a formal qualification, at 63.2% and 68.8% respectively. As well, 59% of women are undertaking studies while only 41% of men are.
