Earliest recorded position in this interval.
Rank— → #140National score— → —
World Wealthiest Country · Abundance history
New Zealand 🇳🇿 · Country History
Movement in the World Wealthiest Country Abundance Scorecard, measured through access to life rather than GDP or money. Every archived point adjustment and source remains available; unchanged observations are condensed by date, not deleted.
World Wealthiest Country · Recorded rank history
56 meaningful rank/score point(s)Dated changes with readable spacing · diagonal lines show rank movement · horizontal lines show held positions · scroll left for earlier dates.
National score over the same dates
The rank can hold while points move. This chart shows only actually recorded score readings; its vertical scale follows the visible minimum and maximum.
Dots mark initial readings and rank or score changes; unchanged readings extend a dated interval. Select a dot for the score and related archived events.
Selected rank observation
TBF Abundance rank moved down from #137 to #140 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#137 → #140National score— → —
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#140 → #141National score— → —
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
TBF Abundance rank moved down from #140 to #141 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#140 → #141National score— → —
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
National score changed while rank held.
Rank#141 → #141National score— → -63.25
Held through 9 Oct 2026 · 07:51 GMT-0500; 2 identical observations condensed for display, all source records retained.
No additional field-by-field change record was found at this date; older missing details are not reconstructed.
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#141 → #150National score-63.25 → -64.65
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
TBF Abundance rank moved down from #141 to #150 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#141 → #150National score— → —
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#150 → #149National score-64.65 → -64.65
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
Held through 11 Oct 2026 · 12:02 GMT-0500; 26 identical observations condensed for display, all source records retained.
TBF Abundance rank moved up from #150 to #149 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#150 → #149National score-64.65 → -64.65
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Countries that fell below this country (1)
- Puerto Rico #147 → #158; points -64.37 → -65.67
This older event recorded only one side of the movement. Other crossing countries were not archived and cannot be reliably named.
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#149 → #150National score-64.65 → -64.65
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
Held through 11 Oct 2026 · 12:02 GMT-0500; 12 identical observations condensed for display, all source records retained.
TBF Abundance rank moved down from #149 to #150 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#149 → #150National score-64.65 → -64.65
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Countries that moved ahead of this country (1)
- South Africa #157 → #141; points -65.56 → -63.77
This older event recorded only one side of the movement. Other crossing countries were not archived and cannot be reliably named.
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#150 → #155National score-64.65 → -64.65
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
The headline TBF Abundance Score changed after the underlying published country dataset changed.
TBF points-65.36 → -66.94
Earlier score events did not preserve an exact category-by-category diff. Review detailed category change events recorded after the new history audit was activated.
International Accessibility, Migration & Human Welcome changed from pending to 71.8. Review the recorded rails, explanation and source records below.
International Accessibility, Migration & Human Welcome
| Category field | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Published category score | — | 71.80 |
| Base category score | — | 71.80 |
| Research coverage (%) | — | 80.00 |
| Category weight (%) | — | 6.00 |
| Entry Accessibility (25%) | — | 78.00 |
| Migrant Practical Life (30%) | — | 70.00 |
| Refugee / Neighbour Welcome (25%) | — | 68.00 |
| Flexibility / Continuity (20%) | — | 72.00 |
Updated reasoning
TBF authored judgement, as at 2026-10-11, NOT an externally measured score. Four separate dated evidence rails with source links. Prior 14 domestic categories unchanged. Country legal realities, delivery gaps and source dates remain separated. New international category only, imported when absent.
Sources archived after the change (5)
Immigration instructions require many visitors to show at least NZ$1,000 per month for maintenance and accommodation, or NZ$400 where accommodation is prepaid.
The refugee programme includes UNHCR-referred vulnerable cases and a durable resettlement track, but quota places are capped.
NZeTA costs at least NZD 17 and visitor visas have processing rules; some travellers need full applications, not just a digital arrival form.
The state sets a refugee quota of 1,500 places annually for 2025–2028, distinct from ordinary residence and tourist permissions.
Visitor admission uses nationality-based visa waiver/NZeTA and separate visitor visa; NZeTA is an electronic travel authority with a fee, not free eVisa.
External Footprint & Non-Extractive Global Conduct changed from pending to 69.5. Review the recorded rails, explanation and source records below.
External Footprint & Non-Extractive Global Conduct
| Category field | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Published category score | — | 69.50 |
| Base category score | — | 69.50 |
| Research coverage (%) | — | 80.00 |
| Category weight (%) | — | 6.00 |
| Positive Contribution (25%) | — | 75.00 |
| Mutuality / Local Benefit (25%) | — | 70.00 |
| Documented Harm / Extraction (35%) | — | 65.00 |
| Accountability / Repair (15%) | — | 70.00 |
Updated reasoning
TBF authored judgement, as at 2026-10-11, NOT an externally measured score. Four separate dated evidence rails with source links. Prior 14 domestic categories unchanged. Country legal realities, delivery gaps and source dates remain separated. New international category only, imported when absent.
Sources archived after the change (5)
New Zealand contributes development and regional support while its consumption, trade and emissions footprint remain relevant to non-extractive global-conduct review.
The official aid programme makes programme reporting available; verified beneficiary outcomes and cross-border environmental impact are pending.
Pacific partnerships can strengthen regional services and risk preparedness; independently measured durability and environmental harm still need audit.
Regional development and humanitarian assistance is a documented public programme, but finance alone is not a confirmed household outcome.
New Zealand records aid activity in Pacific partner countries, including disaster resilience and regional services; specific national reach needs partner-level verification.
Water & Sanitation Abundance supporting evidence, citations, notes or rails changed without changing the category total.
Water & Sanitation Abundance
| Category field | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Published category score | 30.00 | 30.00 |
Category point adjustment: 0.00 category points
Recorded reasoning
Reviewed 2026-10-06. Four-rail diagnostic evidence is separate from the direct Money Gate 20 audit and Family Fertility Method 1.0.0. Direct live review against the Trott Bailey Family Civilization target; Money Gate status is calculated separately.
Sources archived before (1)
New Zealand has mature drinking-water and sanitation systems, yet household water and wastewater are funded through local rates, charges or council finance rather than a national zero-payment entitlement.
Sources archived after the change (2)
New Zealand has mature drinking-water and sanitation systems, yet household water and wastewater are funded through local rates, charges or council finance rather than a national zero-payment entitlement.
New Zealand has mature drinking-water and sanitation systems, yet household water and wastewater are funded through local rates, charges or council finance rather than a national zero-payment entitlement.
Human Time & Burden Return supporting evidence, citations, notes or rails changed without changing the category total.
Human Time & Burden Return
| Category field | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Published category score | 10.00 | 10.00 |
Category point adjustment: 0.00 category points
Recorded reasoning
Reviewed 2026-10-06. Four-rail diagnostic evidence is separate from the direct Money Gate 20 audit and Family Fertility Method 1.0.0. Direct live review against the Trott Bailey Family Civilization target; Money Gate status is calculated separately.
Sources archived before (1)
The 2026 OECD survey describes a recovering high-income economy but persistent household debt, housing and ageing-related fiscal pressures mean ordinary families still depend on recurring cash income.
Sources archived after the change (2)
The 2026 OECD survey describes a recovering high-income economy but persistent household debt, housing and ageing-related fiscal pressures mean ordinary families still depend on recurring cash income.
The 2026 OECD survey describes a recovering high-income economy but persistent household debt, housing and ageing-related fiscal pressures mean ordinary families still depend on recurring cash income.
Housing, Shelter & Housing Reach supporting evidence, citations, notes or rails changed without changing the category total.
Housing, Shelter & Housing Reach
| Category field | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Published category score | -20.00 | -20.00 |
Category point adjustment: 0.00 category points
Recorded reasoning
Reviewed 2026-10-06. Four-rail diagnostic evidence is separate from the direct Money Gate 20 audit and Family Fertility Method 1.0.0. Direct live review against the Trott Bailey Family Civilization target; Money Gate status is calculated separately.
Sources archived before (1)
Housing affordability and homelessness remain policy concerns; assistance reduces rent pressure but ordinary shelter is still reached through rent, mortgages, ownership or targeted support rather than a national no-payment route.
Sources archived after the change (2)
Housing affordability and homelessness remain policy concerns; assistance reduces rent pressure but ordinary shelter is still reached through rent, mortgages, ownership or targeted support rather than a national no-payment route.
Housing affordability and homelessness remain policy concerns; assistance reduces rent pressure but ordinary shelter is still reached through rent, mortgages, ownership or targeted support rather than a national no-payment route.
Health & Care Reach supporting evidence, citations, notes or rails changed without changing the category total.
Health & Care Reach
| Category field | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Published category score | 40.00 | 40.00 |
Category point adjustment: 0.00 category points
Recorded reasoning
Reviewed 2026-10-06. Four-rail diagnostic evidence is separate from the direct Money Gate 20 audit and Family Fertility Method 1.0.0. Direct live review against the Trott Bailey Family Civilization target; Money Gate status is calculated separately.
Sources archived before (1)
Citizens and residence-class visa holders are eligible for publicly funded services, but the Ministry of Health states services may be fully funded or may require patient co-payments.
Sources archived after the change (2)
Citizens and residence-class visa holders are eligible for publicly funded services, but the Ministry of Health states services may be fully funded or may require patient co-payments.
Citizens and residence-class visa holders are eligible for publicly funded services, but the Ministry of Health states services may be fully funded or may require patient co-payments.
Food, Nourishment & Free Food Abundance supporting evidence, citations, notes or rails changed without changing the category total.
Food, Nourishment & Free Food Abundance
| Category field | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Published category score | 25.00 | 25.00 |
Category point adjustment: 0.00 category points
Recorded reasoning
Reviewed 2026-10-06. Four-rail diagnostic evidence is separate from the direct Money Gate 20 audit and Family Fertility Method 1.0.0. Direct live review against the Trott Bailey Family Civilization target; Money Gate status is calculated separately.
Sources archived before (1)
The Ministry of Education says the programme provides more than one million free healthy lunches each week and is funded through 2027, while ordinary household food remains market-based.
Sources archived after the change (2)
The Ministry of Education says the programme provides more than one million free healthy lunches each week and is funded through 2027, while ordinary household food remains market-based.
The Ministry of Education says the programme provides more than one million free healthy lunches each week and is funded through 2027, while ordinary household food remains market-based.
Family Formation, Continuity & Child Stability supporting evidence, citations, notes or rails changed without changing the category total.
Family Formation, Continuity & Child Stability
| Category field | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Published category score | -40.62 | -40.62 |
Category point adjustment: 0.00 category points
Recorded reasoning
Reviewed 2026-10-06. Four-rail diagnostic evidence is separate from the direct Money Gate 20 audit and Family Fertility Method 1.0.0. Direct live review against the Trott Bailey Family Civilization target; Money Gate status is calculated separately.
Sources archived before (3)
The 2024 total fertility rate is 1.57 births per woman, below replacement and far below the authored 5.0 target despite relatively strong public services.
Total fertility rate: 1.57000000
The country-specific national legislation or court record corroborates legal recognition of same-sex marriage. The score adjustment is an authored TBF policy judgment, not a causal fertility estimate.
Sources archived after the change (4)
The 2024 total fertility rate is 1.57 births per woman, below replacement and far below the authored 5.0 target despite relatively strong public services.
The 2024 total fertility rate is 1.57 births per woman, below replacement and far below the authored 5.0 target despite relatively strong public services.
Total fertility rate: 1.57000000
The country-specific national legislation or court record corroborates legal recognition of same-sex marriage. The score adjustment is an authored TBF policy judgment, not a causal fertility estimate.
The headline TBF Abundance Score changed after the underlying published country dataset changed.
TBF points-64.65 → -65.36
Earlier score events did not preserve an exact category-by-category diff. Review detailed category change events recorded after the new history audit was activated.
TBF Abundance rank moved down from #150 to #155 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#150 → #155National score-64.65 → -65.36
Countries that moved ahead of this country (5)
- Senegal #151 → #150; points -64.72 → -64.72
- Aruba #152 → #151; points -64.73 → -64.73
- Ghana #153 → #152; points -65.04 → -65.04
- Nepal #154 → #153; points -65.11 → -65.11
- Laos #155 → #154; points -65.18 → -65.18
This older event recorded only one side of the movement. Other crossing countries were not archived and cannot be reliably named.
TBF Abundance rank moved down from #150 to #155 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#150 → #155National score-64.65 → -64.65
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Countries that moved ahead of this country (5)
- Senegal #151 → #150; points -64.72 → -64.72
- Aruba #152 → #151; points -64.73 → -64.73
- Ghana #153 → #152; points -65.04 → -65.04
- Nepal #154 → #153; points -65.11 → -65.11
- Laos #155 → #154; points -65.18 → -65.18
This older event recorded only one side of the movement. Other crossing countries were not archived and cannot be reliably named.
National score changed while rank held.
Rank#155 → #155National score-64.65 → -65.36
Held through 11 Oct 2026 · 12:02 GMT-0500; 25 identical observations condensed for display, all source records retained.
No additional field-by-field change record was found at this date; older missing details are not reconstructed.
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#155 → #148National score-65.36 → -65.36
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
Held through 11 Oct 2026 · 12:03 GMT-0500; 1 identical observations condensed for display, all source records retained.
TBF Abundance rank moved up from #155 to #148 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#155 → #148National score-65.36 → -65.36
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Countries that fell below this country (7)
- Nepal #153 → #149; points -65.11 → -65.71
- Saint Kitts and Nevis #132 → #150; points -62.90 → -65.71
- Laos #154 → #151; points -65.18 → -65.76
- Estonia #136 → #152; points -63.52 → -65.97
- Ghana #152 → #153; points -65.04 → -66.28
- Dominica #149 → #157; points -64.51 → -66.51
- Aruba #151 → #161; points -64.73 → -67.27
This older event recorded only one side of the movement. Other crossing countries were not archived and cannot be reliably named.
TBF Abundance rank moved up from #154 to #148 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#154 → #148National score-65.36 → -65.36
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Countries that fell below this country (6)
- Nepal #151 → #149; points -65.11 → -65.71
- Saint Kitts and Nevis #127 → #150; points -62.90 → -65.71
- Laos #152 → #151; points -65.18 → -65.76
- Estonia #132 → #152; points -63.52 → -65.97
- Ghana #150 → #153; points -65.04 → -66.28
- Dominica #147 → #157; points -64.51 → -66.51
This older event recorded only one side of the movement. Other crossing countries were not archived and cannot be reliably named.
Rank#154 → #147National score-65.36 → -65.36
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#148 → #147National score-65.36 → -65.36
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
TBF Abundance rank moved up from #147 to #146 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#147 → #146National score-65.36 → -65.36
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
No peer movements were archived for this older rank event.
TBF Abundance rank moved up from #148 to #147 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#148 → #147National score-65.36 → -65.36
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
No peer movements were archived for this older rank event.
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#147 → #146National score-65.36 → -65.36
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
TBF Abundance rank moved up from #148 to #147 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#148 → #147National score-65.36 → -65.36
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
No peer movements were archived for this older rank event.
TBF Abundance rank moved down from #146 to #147 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#146 → #147National score-65.36 → -65.36
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
No peer movements were archived for this older rank event.
TBF Abundance rank moved down from #146 to #148 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#146 → #148National score-65.36 → -65.36
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
No peer movements were archived for this older rank event.
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#146 → #147National score-65.36 → -65.36
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
Held through 12 Oct 2026 · 05:13 GMT-0500; 3 identical observations condensed for display, all source records retained.
No additional field-by-field change record was found at this date; older missing details are not reconstructed.
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#147 → #146National score-65.36 → -65.36
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
Held through 12 Oct 2026 · 05:13 GMT-0500; 3 identical observations condensed for display, all source records retained.
No additional field-by-field change record was found at this date; older missing details are not reconstructed.
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#146 → #147National score-65.36 → -65.36
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
No additional field-by-field change record was found at this date; older missing details are not reconstructed.
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#147 → #156National score-65.36 → -66.94
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
Held through 12 Oct 2026 · 06:17 GMT-0500; 1293 identical observations condensed for display, all source records retained.
TBF Abundance rank moved down from #147 to #156 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#147 → #156National score-65.36 → -66.94
Countries that moved ahead of this country (8)
- Laos #148 → #148; points -65.76 → -65.76
- Estonia #149 → #149; points -65.97 → -65.97
- Ghana #150 → #150; points -66.28 → -66.28
- Zambia #151 → #151; points -66.31 → -66.31
- Puerto Rico #152 → #152; points -66.33 → -66.33
- Kenya #153 → #153; points -66.41 → -66.41
- Dominica #154 → #154; points -66.51 → -66.51
- Kiribati #155 → #155; points -66.91 → -66.91
This older event recorded only one side of the movement. Other crossing countries were not archived and cannot be reliably named.
Water & Sanitation Abundance supporting evidence, citations, notes or rails changed without changing the category total.
Water & Sanitation Abundance
| Category field | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Published category score | 30.00 | 30.00 |
Category point adjustment: 0.00 category points
Recorded reasoning
Reviewed 2026-10-06. Four-rail diagnostic evidence is separate from the direct Money Gate 20 audit and Family Fertility Method 1.0.0. Direct live review against the Trott Bailey Family Civilization target; Money Gate status is calculated separately.
Sources archived before (2)
New Zealand has mature drinking-water and sanitation systems, yet household water and wastewater are funded through local rates, charges or council finance rather than a national zero-payment entitlement.
New Zealand has mature drinking-water and sanitation systems, yet household water and wastewater are funded through local rates, charges or council finance rather than a national zero-payment entitlement.
Sources archived after the change (1)
New Zealand has mature drinking-water and sanitation systems, yet household water and wastewater are funded through local rates, charges or council finance rather than a national zero-payment entitlement.
International Accessibility, Migration & Human Welcome changed from 71.8 to pending. Review the recorded rails, explanation and source records below.
International Accessibility, Migration & Human Welcome
| Category field | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Published category score | 71.80 | — |
| Base category score | 71.80 | — |
| Research coverage (%) | 80.00 | — |
| Category weight (%) | 6.00 | — |
| Entry Accessibility (25%) | 78.00 | — |
| Migrant Practical Life (30%) | 70.00 | — |
| Refugee / Neighbour Welcome (25%) | 68.00 | — |
| Flexibility / Continuity (20%) | 72.00 | — |
Earlier reasoning
TBF authored judgement, as at 2026-10-11, NOT an externally measured score. Four separate dated evidence rails with source links. Prior 14 domestic categories unchanged. Country legal realities, delivery gaps and source dates remain separated. New international category only, imported when absent.
Sources archived before (5)
Immigration instructions require many visitors to show at least NZ$1,000 per month for maintenance and accommodation, or NZ$400 where accommodation is prepaid.
The refugee programme includes UNHCR-referred vulnerable cases and a durable resettlement track, but quota places are capped.
NZeTA costs at least NZD 17 and visitor visas have processing rules; some travellers need full applications, not just a digital arrival form.
The state sets a refugee quota of 1,500 places annually for 2025–2028, distinct from ordinary residence and tourist permissions.
Visitor admission uses nationality-based visa waiver/NZeTA and separate visitor visa; NZeTA is an electronic travel authority with a fee, not free eVisa.
No individual archived source links were captured for this observation.
Human Time & Burden Return supporting evidence, citations, notes or rails changed without changing the category total.
Human Time & Burden Return
| Category field | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Published category score | 10.00 | 10.00 |
Category point adjustment: 0.00 category points
Recorded reasoning
Reviewed 2026-10-06. Four-rail diagnostic evidence is separate from the direct Money Gate 20 audit and Family Fertility Method 1.0.0. Direct live review against the Trott Bailey Family Civilization target; Money Gate status is calculated separately.
Sources archived before (2)
The 2026 OECD survey describes a recovering high-income economy but persistent household debt, housing and ageing-related fiscal pressures mean ordinary families still depend on recurring cash income.
The 2026 OECD survey describes a recovering high-income economy but persistent household debt, housing and ageing-related fiscal pressures mean ordinary families still depend on recurring cash income.
Sources archived after the change (1)
The 2026 OECD survey describes a recovering high-income economy but persistent household debt, housing and ageing-related fiscal pressures mean ordinary families still depend on recurring cash income.
Housing, Shelter & Housing Reach supporting evidence, citations, notes or rails changed without changing the category total.
Housing, Shelter & Housing Reach
| Category field | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Published category score | -20.00 | -20.00 |
Category point adjustment: 0.00 category points
Recorded reasoning
Reviewed 2026-10-06. Four-rail diagnostic evidence is separate from the direct Money Gate 20 audit and Family Fertility Method 1.0.0. Direct live review against the Trott Bailey Family Civilization target; Money Gate status is calculated separately.
Sources archived before (2)
Housing affordability and homelessness remain policy concerns; assistance reduces rent pressure but ordinary shelter is still reached through rent, mortgages, ownership or targeted support rather than a national no-payment route.
Housing affordability and homelessness remain policy concerns; assistance reduces rent pressure but ordinary shelter is still reached through rent, mortgages, ownership or targeted support rather than a national no-payment route.
Sources archived after the change (1)
Housing affordability and homelessness remain policy concerns; assistance reduces rent pressure but ordinary shelter is still reached through rent, mortgages, ownership or targeted support rather than a national no-payment route.
Health & Care Reach supporting evidence, citations, notes or rails changed without changing the category total.
Health & Care Reach
| Category field | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Published category score | 40.00 | 40.00 |
Category point adjustment: 0.00 category points
Recorded reasoning
Reviewed 2026-10-06. Four-rail diagnostic evidence is separate from the direct Money Gate 20 audit and Family Fertility Method 1.0.0. Direct live review against the Trott Bailey Family Civilization target; Money Gate status is calculated separately.
Sources archived before (2)
Citizens and residence-class visa holders are eligible for publicly funded services, but the Ministry of Health states services may be fully funded or may require patient co-payments.
Citizens and residence-class visa holders are eligible for publicly funded services, but the Ministry of Health states services may be fully funded or may require patient co-payments.
Sources archived after the change (1)
Citizens and residence-class visa holders are eligible for publicly funded services, but the Ministry of Health states services may be fully funded or may require patient co-payments.
Food, Nourishment & Free Food Abundance supporting evidence, citations, notes or rails changed without changing the category total.
Food, Nourishment & Free Food Abundance
| Category field | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Published category score | 25.00 | 25.00 |
Category point adjustment: 0.00 category points
Recorded reasoning
Reviewed 2026-10-06. Four-rail diagnostic evidence is separate from the direct Money Gate 20 audit and Family Fertility Method 1.0.0. Direct live review against the Trott Bailey Family Civilization target; Money Gate status is calculated separately.
Sources archived before (2)
The Ministry of Education says the programme provides more than one million free healthy lunches each week and is funded through 2027, while ordinary household food remains market-based.
The Ministry of Education says the programme provides more than one million free healthy lunches each week and is funded through 2027, while ordinary household food remains market-based.
Sources archived after the change (1)
The Ministry of Education says the programme provides more than one million free healthy lunches each week and is funded through 2027, while ordinary household food remains market-based.
Family Formation, Continuity & Child Stability supporting evidence, citations, notes or rails changed without changing the category total.
Family Formation, Continuity & Child Stability
| Category field | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Published category score | -40.62 | -40.62 |
Category point adjustment: 0.00 category points
Recorded reasoning
Reviewed 2026-10-06. Four-rail diagnostic evidence is separate from the direct Money Gate 20 audit and Family Fertility Method 1.0.0. Direct live review against the Trott Bailey Family Civilization target; Money Gate status is calculated separately.
Sources archived before (4)
The 2024 total fertility rate is 1.57 births per woman, below replacement and far below the authored 5.0 target despite relatively strong public services.
The 2024 total fertility rate is 1.57 births per woman, below replacement and far below the authored 5.0 target despite relatively strong public services.
Total fertility rate: 1.57000000
The country-specific national legislation or court record corroborates legal recognition of same-sex marriage. The score adjustment is an authored TBF policy judgment, not a causal fertility estimate.
Sources archived after the change (3)
The 2024 total fertility rate is 1.57 births per woman, below replacement and far below the authored 5.0 target despite relatively strong public services.
Total fertility rate: 1.57000000
The country-specific national legislation or court record corroborates legal recognition of same-sex marriage. The score adjustment is an authored TBF policy judgment, not a causal fertility estimate.
External Footprint & Non-Extractive Global Conduct changed from 69.5 to pending. Review the recorded rails, explanation and source records below.
External Footprint & Non-Extractive Global Conduct
| Category field | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Published category score | 69.50 | — |
| Base category score | 69.50 | — |
| Research coverage (%) | 80.00 | — |
| Category weight (%) | 6.00 | — |
| Positive Contribution (25%) | 75.00 | — |
| Mutuality / Local Benefit (25%) | 70.00 | — |
| Documented Harm / Extraction (35%) | 65.00 | — |
| Accountability / Repair (15%) | 70.00 | — |
Earlier reasoning
TBF authored judgement, as at 2026-10-11, NOT an externally measured score. Four separate dated evidence rails with source links. Prior 14 domestic categories unchanged. Country legal realities, delivery gaps and source dates remain separated. New international category only, imported when absent.
Sources archived before (5)
New Zealand contributes development and regional support while its consumption, trade and emissions footprint remain relevant to non-extractive global-conduct review.
The official aid programme makes programme reporting available; verified beneficiary outcomes and cross-border environmental impact are pending.
Pacific partnerships can strengthen regional services and risk preparedness; independently measured durability and environmental harm still need audit.
Regional development and humanitarian assistance is a documented public programme, but finance alone is not a confirmed household outcome.
New Zealand records aid activity in Pacific partner countries, including disaster resilience and regional services; specific national reach needs partner-level verification.
No individual archived source links were captured for this observation.
The headline TBF Abundance Score changed after the underlying published country dataset changed.
TBF points-65.36 → -66.94
Earlier score events did not preserve an exact category-by-category diff. Review detailed category change events recorded after the new history audit was activated.
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#156 → #155National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
TBF Abundance rank moved up from #156 to #155 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#156 → #155National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Countries that fell below this country (1)
- Sri Lanka #119 → #170; points -63.30 → -68.27
Countries previously above that are no longer ranked (2)
- Kazakhstan Previously #120; no longer ranked in this snapshot
- Algeria Previously #125; no longer ranked in this snapshot
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#155 → #154National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
TBF Abundance rank moved up from #155 to #154 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#155 → #154National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Countries that fell below this country (1)
- Puerto Rico #144 → #206; points -65.87 → -74.42
Countries previously above that are no longer ranked (2)
- Kazakhstan Previously #120; no longer ranked in this snapshot
- Algeria Previously #125; no longer ranked in this snapshot
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#154 → #153National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
TBF Abundance rank moved up from #154 to #153 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#154 → #153National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Countries that fell below this country (1)
- China #122 → #172; points -63.75 → -68.85
Countries previously above that are no longer ranked (2)
- Kazakhstan Previously #120; no longer ranked in this snapshot
- Algeria Previously #125; no longer ranked in this snapshot
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#153 → #152National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
Held through 18 Oct 2026 · 19:30 GMT-0500; 2 identical observations condensed for display, all source records retained.
TBF Abundance rank moved up from #153 to #152 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#153 → #152National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Countries that fell below this country (1)
- Japan #105 → #240
Countries previously above that are no longer ranked (2)
- Kazakhstan Previously #120; no longer ranked in this snapshot
- Algeria Previously #125; no longer ranked in this snapshot
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#152 → #151National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
Held through 18 Oct 2026 · 19:30 GMT-0500; 2 identical observations condensed for display, all source records retained.
TBF Abundance rank moved up from #152 to #151 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#152 → #151National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Countries that fell below this country (1)
- South Korea #116 → #240
Countries previously above that are no longer ranked (2)
- Kazakhstan Previously #120; no longer ranked in this snapshot
- Algeria Previously #125; no longer ranked in this snapshot
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#151 → #150National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
Held through 18 Oct 2026 · 19:30 GMT-0500; 2 identical observations condensed for display, all source records retained.
TBF Abundance rank moved up from #151 to #150 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#151 → #150National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Countries that fell below this country (1)
- Russia #147 → #239
Countries previously above that are no longer ranked (2)
- Kazakhstan Previously #120; no longer ranked in this snapshot
- Algeria Previously #125; no longer ranked in this snapshot
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#150 → #149National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
TBF Abundance rank moved up from #150 to #149 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#150 → #149National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Countries that fell below this country (1)
- Mongolia #129 → #238; points -64.72 → -64.72
Countries previously above that are no longer ranked (2)
- Kazakhstan Previously #120; no longer ranked in this snapshot
- Algeria Previously #125; no longer ranked in this snapshot
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#149 → #148National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
TBF Abundance rank moved up from #149 to #148 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#149 → #148National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Countries that fell below this country (1)
- Kyrgyzstan #131 → #236
Countries previously above that are no longer ranked (2)
- Kazakhstan Previously #120; no longer ranked in this snapshot
- Algeria Previously #125; no longer ranked in this snapshot
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#148 → #147National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
Held through 18 Oct 2026 · 19:30 GMT-0500; 2 identical observations condensed for display, all source records retained.
TBF Abundance rank moved up from #148 to #147 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#148 → #147National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Countries that fell below this country (1)
- Botswana #113 → #231; points -62.99 → -62.99
Countries previously above that are no longer ranked (2)
- Kazakhstan Previously #120; no longer ranked in this snapshot
- Algeria Previously #125; no longer ranked in this snapshot
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#147 → #146National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
Held through 18 Oct 2026 · 19:30 GMT-0500; 2 identical observations condensed for display, all source records retained.
TBF Abundance rank moved up from #147 to #146 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#147 → #146National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Countries that fell below this country (1)
- Moldova #103 → #236; points -61.81 → -61.81
Countries previously above that are no longer ranked (2)
- Kazakhstan Previously #120; no longer ranked in this snapshot
- Algeria Previously #125; no longer ranked in this snapshot
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#146 → #145National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
TBF Abundance rank moved up from #146 to #145 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#146 → #145National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Countries that fell below this country (1)
- North Macedonia #86 → #238; points -59.97 → -59.97
Countries previously above that are no longer ranked (2)
- Kazakhstan Previously #120; no longer ranked in this snapshot
- Algeria Previously #125; no longer ranked in this snapshot
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#145 → #144National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
TBF Abundance rank moved up from #145 to #144 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#145 → #144National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Countries that fell below this country (1)
- Italy #34 → #230
Countries previously above that are no longer ranked (2)
- Kazakhstan Previously #120; no longer ranked in this snapshot
- Algeria Previously #125; no longer ranked in this snapshot
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#144 → #143National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
Held through 19 Oct 2026 · 11:19 GMT-0500; 2 identical observations condensed for display, all source records retained.
TBF Abundance rank moved up from #144 to #143 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#144 → #143National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Countries that fell below this country (1)
- Laos #133 → #232; points -65.76 → -65.76
Countries previously above that are no longer ranked (2)
- Kazakhstan Previously #120; no longer ranked in this snapshot
- Algeria Previously #125; no longer ranked in this snapshot
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#143 → #142National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
Held through 19 Oct 2026 · 11:19 GMT-0500; 2 identical observations condensed for display, all source records retained.
TBF Abundance rank moved up from #143 to #142 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#143 → #142National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Countries that fell below this country (1)
- Rwanda #113 → #238; points -63.72 → -63.72
Countries previously above that are no longer ranked (2)
- Kazakhstan Previously #120; no longer ranked in this snapshot
- Algeria Previously #125; no longer ranked in this snapshot
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#142 → #141National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
TBF Abundance rank moved up from #142 to #141 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#142 → #141National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Countries that fell below this country (1)
- Namibia #124 → #234
Countries previously above that are no longer ranked (2)
- Kazakhstan Previously #120; no longer ranked in this snapshot
- Algeria Previously #125; no longer ranked in this snapshot
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#141 → #140National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
TBF Abundance rank moved up from #141 to #140 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#141 → #140National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Countries that fell below this country (1)
- Mauritius #74 → #231
Countries previously above that are no longer ranked (2)
- Kazakhstan Previously #120; no longer ranked in this snapshot
- Algeria Previously #125; no longer ranked in this snapshot
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#140 → #139National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
TBF Abundance rank moved up from #140 to #139 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#140 → #139National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Countries that fell below this country (1)
- Brunei #15 → #220; points -50.29 → -50.29
Countries previously above that are no longer ranked (2)
- Kazakhstan Previously #120; no longer ranked in this snapshot
- Algeria Previously #125; no longer ranked in this snapshot
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#139 → #138National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
TBF Abundance rank moved up from #139 to #138 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#139 → #138National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Countries that fell below this country (1)
- Tokelau #2 → #241
Countries previously above that are no longer ranked (2)
- Kazakhstan Previously #120; no longer ranked in this snapshot
- Algeria Previously #125; no longer ranked in this snapshot
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#138 → #137National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
TBF Abundance rank moved up from #138 to #137 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#138 → #137National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Countries that fell below this country (1)
- San Marino #3 → #236
Countries previously above that are no longer ranked (2)
- Kazakhstan Previously #120; no longer ranked in this snapshot
- Algeria Previously #125; no longer ranked in this snapshot
TBF Abundance rank moved up from #139 to #137 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#139 → #137National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Countries that fell below this country (2)
- San Marino #4 → #236; points -47.91 → -47.91
- Tokelau #2 → #241
Countries previously above that are no longer ranked (2)
- Kazakhstan Previously #120; no longer ranked in this snapshot
- Algeria Previously #125; no longer ranked in this snapshot
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#137 → #136National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
TBF Abundance rank moved up from #137 to #136 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#137 → #136National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Countries that fell below this country (1)
- Falkland Islands #3 → #217
Countries previously above that are no longer ranked (2)
- Kazakhstan Previously #120; no longer ranked in this snapshot
- Algeria Previously #125; no longer ranked in this snapshot
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#136 → #135National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
TBF Abundance rank moved up from #136 to #135 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#136 → #135National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Countries that fell below this country (1)
- Liechtenstein #3 → #223; points -48.73 → -48.73
Countries previously above that are no longer ranked (2)
- Kazakhstan Previously #120; no longer ranked in this snapshot
- Algeria Previously #125; no longer ranked in this snapshot
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#135 → #134National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
TBF Abundance rank moved up from #135 to #134 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#135 → #134National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Countries that fell below this country (1)
- Saint Pierre and Miquelon #6 → #235
Countries previously above that are no longer ranked (2)
- Kazakhstan Previously #120; no longer ranked in this snapshot
- Algeria Previously #125; no longer ranked in this snapshot
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#134 → #133National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
Held through 20 Oct 2026 · 08:33 GMT-0500; 2 identical observations condensed for display, all source records retained.
TBF Abundance rank moved up from #134 to #133 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#134 → #133National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Countries that fell below this country (1)
- Montenegro #48 → #227; points -57.74 → -57.74
Countries previously above that are no longer ranked (2)
- Kazakhstan Previously #120; no longer ranked in this snapshot
- Algeria Previously #125; no longer ranked in this snapshot
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#133 → #132National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
TBF Abundance rank moved up from #133 to #132 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#133 → #132National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Countries that fell below this country (1)
- Barbados #62 → #206
Countries previously above that are no longer ranked (2)
- Kazakhstan Previously #120; no longer ranked in this snapshot
- Algeria Previously #125; no longer ranked in this snapshot
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#132 → #131National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
Held through 20 Oct 2026 · 08:33 GMT-0500; 2 identical observations condensed for display, all source records retained.
TBF Abundance rank moved up from #132 to #131 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#132 → #131National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Countries that fell below this country (1)
- Maldives #44 → #221
Countries previously above that are no longer ranked (2)
- Kazakhstan Previously #120; no longer ranked in this snapshot
- Algeria Previously #125; no longer ranked in this snapshot
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#131 → #130National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
TBF Abundance rank moved up from #131 to #130 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#131 → #130National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Countries that fell below this country (1)
- Fiji #85 → #209
Countries previously above that are no longer ranked (2)
- Kazakhstan Previously #120; no longer ranked in this snapshot
- Algeria Previously #125; no longer ranked in this snapshot
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#130 → #129National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
Held through 20 Oct 2026 · 08:33 GMT-0500; 2 identical observations condensed for display, all source records retained.
TBF Abundance rank moved up from #130 to #129 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#130 → #129National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Countries that fell below this country (1)
- Suriname #89 → #236
Countries previously above that are no longer ranked (2)
- Kazakhstan Previously #120; no longer ranked in this snapshot
- Algeria Previously #125; no longer ranked in this snapshot
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#129 → #128National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
TBF Abundance rank moved up from #129 to #128 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#129 → #128National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Countries that fell below this country (1)
- Andorra #9 → #196; points -49.97 → -49.97
Countries previously above that are no longer ranked (2)
- Kazakhstan Previously #120; no longer ranked in this snapshot
- Algeria Previously #125; no longer ranked in this snapshot
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#128 → #127National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
TBF Abundance rank moved up from #128 to #127 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#128 → #127National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Countries that fell below this country (1)
- Bhutan #70 → #197; points -59.75 → -59.75
Countries previously above that are no longer ranked (2)
- Kazakhstan Previously #120; no longer ranked in this snapshot
- Algeria Previously #125; no longer ranked in this snapshot
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#127 → #126National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
Held through 20 Oct 2026 · 08:33 GMT-0500; 2 identical observations condensed for display, all source records retained.
TBF Abundance rank moved up from #127 to #126 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#127 → #126National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Countries that fell below this country (1)
- Belize #84 → #194
Countries previously above that are no longer ranked (2)
- Kazakhstan Previously #120; no longer ranked in this snapshot
- Algeria Previously #125; no longer ranked in this snapshot
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#126 → #125National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
Held through 20 Oct 2026 · 08:33 GMT-0500; 2 identical observations condensed for display, all source records retained.
TBF Abundance rank moved up from #126 to #125 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#126 → #125National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Countries that fell below this country (1)
- Serbia #52 → #231
Countries previously above that are no longer ranked (2)
- Kazakhstan Previously #120; no longer ranked in this snapshot
- Algeria Previously #125; no longer ranked in this snapshot
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#125 → #124National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
TBF Abundance rank moved up from #124 to #123 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#124 → #123National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Countries that fell below this country (1)
- Slovenia #64 → #232
Countries previously above that are no longer ranked (1)
- Kazakhstan Previously #120; no longer ranked in this snapshot
TBF Abundance rank moved up from #125 to #124 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#125 → #124National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Countries that fell below this country (1)
- Latvia #52 → #212
Countries previously above that are no longer ranked (1)
- Kazakhstan Previously #120; no longer ranked in this snapshot
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#124 → #122National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
TBF Abundance rank moved up from #125 to #122 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#125 → #122National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Countries that fell below this country (3)
Countries previously above that are no longer ranked (1)
- Kazakhstan Previously #120; no longer ranked in this snapshot
TBF Abundance rank moved up from #123 to #122 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#123 → #122National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Countries that fell below this country (1)
- Georgia #95 → #203
Countries previously above that are no longer ranked (1)
- Kazakhstan Previously #120; no longer ranked in this snapshot
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#122 → #121National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
TBF Abundance rank moved up from #121 to #120 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#121 → #120National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Countries that fell below this country (1)
- Cambodia #119 → #194
Countries previously above that are no longer ranked (1)
- Kazakhstan Previously #120; no longer ranked in this snapshot
TBF Abundance rank moved up from #122 to #121 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#122 → #121National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Countries that fell below this country (1)
- Armenia #79 → #186
Countries previously above that are no longer ranked (1)
- Kazakhstan Previously #120; no longer ranked in this snapshot
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#121 → #119National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
TBF Abundance rank moved up from #119 to #118 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#119 → #118National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Countries that fell below this country (1)
- Lithuania #49 → #213
TBF Abundance rank moved up from #120 to #119 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#120 → #119National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Countries that fell below this country (1)
- Guyana #72 → #204
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#119 → #117National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
TBF Abundance rank moved up from #118 to #117 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#118 → #117National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Countries that fell below this country (1)
- Senegal #113 → #229
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#117 → #132National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
TBF Abundance rank moved down from #117 to #132 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#117 → #132National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Positions first recorded above (not confirmed rank jumps) (15)
- Mauritius First recorded here at #63; earlier position unavailable
- Bhutan First recorded here at #67; earlier position unavailable
- Guyana First recorded here at #71; earlier position unavailable
- Japan First recorded here at #77; earlier position unavailable
- Fiji First recorded here at #79; earlier position unavailable
- Belize First recorded here at #83; earlier position unavailable
- Suriname First recorded here at #85; earlier position unavailable
- Moldova First recorded here at #90; earlier position unavailable
- Rwanda First recorded here at #97; earlier position unavailable
- Georgia First recorded here at #105; earlier position unavailable
- Botswana First recorded here at #106; earlier position unavailable
- Mongolia First recorded here at #116; earlier position unavailable
- Namibia First recorded here at #117; earlier position unavailable
- Senegal First recorded here at #127; earlier position unavailable
- Laos First recorded here at #128; earlier position unavailable
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#132 → #143National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
TBF Abundance rank moved down from #132 to #143 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#132 → #143National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Positions first recorded above (not confirmed rank jumps) (11)
- Lithuania First recorded here at #46; earlier position unavailable
- Montenegro First recorded here at #47; earlier position unavailable
- South Korea First recorded here at #48; earlier position unavailable
- Latvia First recorded here at #54; earlier position unavailable
- Barbados First recorded here at #57; earlier position unavailable
- Slovenia First recorded here at #68; earlier position unavailable
- Serbia First recorded here at #73; earlier position unavailable
- Armenia First recorded here at #86; earlier position unavailable
- North Macedonia First recorded here at #90; earlier position unavailable
- Kyrgyzstan First recorded here at #128; earlier position unavailable
- Cambodia First recorded here at #141; earlier position unavailable
Countries previously above that are no longer ranked (2)
- Kazakhstan Previously #120; no longer ranked in this snapshot
- Algeria Previously #125; no longer ranked in this snapshot
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#143 → #146National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
TBF Abundance rank moved down from #143 to #153 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#143 → #153National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Positions first recorded above (not confirmed rank jumps) (10)
- Tokelau First recorded here at #2; earlier position unavailable
- San Marino First recorded here at #4; earlier position unavailable
- Falkland Islands First recorded here at #5; earlier position unavailable
- Liechtenstein First recorded here at #6; earlier position unavailable
- Saint Pierre and Miquelon First recorded here at #10; earlier position unavailable
- Andorra First recorded here at #14; earlier position unavailable
- Brunei First recorded here at #15; earlier position unavailable
- Italy First recorded here at #36; earlier position unavailable
- Maldives First recorded here at #51; earlier position unavailable
- Russia First recorded here at #75; earlier position unavailable
Countries previously above that are no longer ranked (2)
- Kazakhstan Previously #120; no longer ranked in this snapshot
- Algeria Previously #125; no longer ranked in this snapshot
TBF Abundance rank moved down from #143 to #146 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#143 → #146National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Positions first recorded above (not confirmed rank jumps) (3)
- San Marino First recorded here at #3; earlier position unavailable
- Liechtenstein First recorded here at #4; earlier position unavailable
- Brunei First recorded here at #11; earlier position unavailable
Countries previously above that are no longer ranked (2)
- Kazakhstan Previously #120; no longer ranked in this snapshot
- Algeria Previously #125; no longer ranked in this snapshot
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#146 → #154National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
TBF Abundance rank moved down from #153 to #154 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#153 → #154National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Countries previously above that are no longer ranked (1)
- Algeria Previously #125; no longer ranked in this snapshot
Recorded rank movement.
Rank#154 → #155National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
TBF Abundance rank moved down from #154 to #155 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#154 → #155National score-66.94 → -66.94
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
No peer crossing can be confirmed from the two archived ranking snapshots.
Every recorded change
Each archived event is preserved. Category details and sources begin from the first detailed country snapshot; older records remain visible without invented comparisons.
Family Formation, Continuity & Child Stability supporting evidence, citations, notes or rails changed without changing the category total.
Family Formation, Continuity & Child Stability
| Category field | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Published category score | -40.62 | -40.62 |
Category point adjustment: 0.00 category points
Recorded reasoning
Reviewed 2026-10-06. Four-rail diagnostic evidence is separate from the direct Money Gate 20 audit and Family Fertility Method 1.0.0. Direct live review against the Trott Bailey Family Civilization target; Money Gate status is calculated separately.
Sources archived before (3)
The 2024 total fertility rate is 1.57 births per woman, below replacement and far below the authored 5.0 target despite relatively strong public services.
Total fertility rate: 1.57000000
The country-specific national legislation or court record corroborates legal recognition of same-sex marriage. The score adjustment is an authored TBF policy judgment, not a causal fertility estimate.
Sources archived after the change (4)
The 2024 total fertility rate is 1.57 births per woman, below replacement and far below the authored 5.0 target despite relatively strong public services.
The 2024 total fertility rate is 1.57 births per woman, below replacement and far below the authored 5.0 target despite relatively strong public services.
Total fertility rate: 1.57000000
The country-specific national legislation or court record corroborates legal recognition of same-sex marriage. The score adjustment is an authored TBF policy judgment, not a causal fertility estimate.
The headline TBF Abundance Score changed after the underlying published country dataset changed.
TBF points-64.65 → -65.36
Earlier score events did not preserve an exact category-by-category diff. Review detailed category change events recorded after the new history audit was activated.
TBF Abundance rank moved down from #150 to #155 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#150 → #155National score-64.65 → -65.36
Countries that moved ahead of this country (5)
- Senegal #151 → #150; points -64.72 → -64.72
- Aruba #152 → #151; points -64.73 → -64.73
- Ghana #153 → #152; points -65.04 → -65.04
- Nepal #154 → #153; points -65.11 → -65.11
- Laos #155 → #154; points -65.18 → -65.18
This older event recorded only one side of the movement. Other crossing countries were not archived and cannot be reliably named.
TBF Abundance rank moved down from #150 to #155 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#150 → #155National score-64.65 → -64.65
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Countries that moved ahead of this country (5)
- Senegal #151 → #150; points -64.72 → -64.72
- Aruba #152 → #151; points -64.73 → -64.73
- Ghana #153 → #152; points -65.04 → -65.04
- Nepal #154 → #153; points -65.11 → -65.11
- Laos #155 → #154; points -65.18 → -65.18
This older event recorded only one side of the movement. Other crossing countries were not archived and cannot be reliably named.
Sourced 16-category country review: rechecked all categories, added missing scored international categories when appropriate, and completed a five-part direct Money Gate. Domestic scores without a newly justified numerical revision were preserved. View the before/after category snapshots and links below.
National points: -64.65 → -65.36; Rank: #150 → #155
External Footprint & Non-Extractive Global Conduct
| Category field | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Published category score | — | 69.50 |
| Base category score | — | 69.50 |
| Research coverage (%) | — | 80.00 |
| Category weight (%) | — | 6.00 |
| Positive Contribution (25%) | — | 75.00 |
| Mutuality / Local Benefit (25%) | — | 70.00 |
| Documented Harm / Extraction (35%) | — | 65.00 |
| Accountability / Repair (15%) | — | 70.00 |
Updated reasoning
TBF authored judgement, as at 2026-10-11, NOT an externally measured score. Four separate dated evidence rails with source links. Prior 14 domestic categories unchanged. Country legal realities, delivery gaps and source dates remain separated. New international category only, imported when absent.
Sources archived after the change (5)
New Zealand contributes development and regional support while its consumption, trade and emissions footprint remain relevant to non-extractive global-conduct review.
The official aid programme makes programme reporting available; verified beneficiary outcomes and cross-border environmental impact are pending.
Pacific partnerships can strengthen regional services and risk preparedness; independently measured durability and environmental harm still need audit.
Regional development and humanitarian assistance is a documented public programme, but finance alone is not a confirmed household outcome.
New Zealand records aid activity in Pacific partner countries, including disaster resilience and regional services; specific national reach needs partner-level verification.
Family Formation, Continuity & Child Stability
| Category field | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Published category score | -40.62 | -40.62 |
Category point adjustment: 0.00 category points
Recorded reasoning
Reviewed 2026-10-06. Four-rail diagnostic evidence is separate from the direct Money Gate 20 audit and Family Fertility Method 1.0.0. Direct live review against the Trott Bailey Family Civilization target; Money Gate status is calculated separately.
Sources archived before (3)
The 2024 total fertility rate is 1.57 births per woman, below replacement and far below the authored 5.0 target despite relatively strong public services.
Total fertility rate: 1.57000000
The country-specific national legislation or court record corroborates legal recognition of same-sex marriage. The score adjustment is an authored TBF policy judgment, not a causal fertility estimate.
Sources archived after the change (4)
The 2024 total fertility rate is 1.57 births per woman, below replacement and far below the authored 5.0 target despite relatively strong public services.
The 2024 total fertility rate is 1.57 births per woman, below replacement and far below the authored 5.0 target despite relatively strong public services.
Total fertility rate: 1.57000000
The country-specific national legislation or court record corroborates legal recognition of same-sex marriage. The score adjustment is an authored TBF policy judgment, not a causal fertility estimate.
Food, Nourishment & Free Food Abundance
| Category field | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Published category score | 25.00 | 25.00 |
Category point adjustment: 0.00 category points
Recorded reasoning
Reviewed 2026-10-06. Four-rail diagnostic evidence is separate from the direct Money Gate 20 audit and Family Fertility Method 1.0.0. Direct live review against the Trott Bailey Family Civilization target; Money Gate status is calculated separately.
Sources archived before (1)
The Ministry of Education says the programme provides more than one million free healthy lunches each week and is funded through 2027, while ordinary household food remains market-based.
Sources archived after the change (2)
The Ministry of Education says the programme provides more than one million free healthy lunches each week and is funded through 2027, while ordinary household food remains market-based.
The Ministry of Education says the programme provides more than one million free healthy lunches each week and is funded through 2027, while ordinary household food remains market-based.
Health & Care Reach
| Category field | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Published category score | 40.00 | 40.00 |
Category point adjustment: 0.00 category points
Recorded reasoning
Reviewed 2026-10-06. Four-rail diagnostic evidence is separate from the direct Money Gate 20 audit and Family Fertility Method 1.0.0. Direct live review against the Trott Bailey Family Civilization target; Money Gate status is calculated separately.
Sources archived before (1)
Citizens and residence-class visa holders are eligible for publicly funded services, but the Ministry of Health states services may be fully funded or may require patient co-payments.
Sources archived after the change (2)
Citizens and residence-class visa holders are eligible for publicly funded services, but the Ministry of Health states services may be fully funded or may require patient co-payments.
Citizens and residence-class visa holders are eligible for publicly funded services, but the Ministry of Health states services may be fully funded or may require patient co-payments.
Housing, Shelter & Housing Reach
| Category field | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Published category score | -20.00 | -20.00 |
Category point adjustment: 0.00 category points
Recorded reasoning
Reviewed 2026-10-06. Four-rail diagnostic evidence is separate from the direct Money Gate 20 audit and Family Fertility Method 1.0.0. Direct live review against the Trott Bailey Family Civilization target; Money Gate status is calculated separately.
Sources archived before (1)
Housing affordability and homelessness remain policy concerns; assistance reduces rent pressure but ordinary shelter is still reached through rent, mortgages, ownership or targeted support rather than a national no-payment route.
Sources archived after the change (2)
Housing affordability and homelessness remain policy concerns; assistance reduces rent pressure but ordinary shelter is still reached through rent, mortgages, ownership or targeted support rather than a national no-payment route.
Housing affordability and homelessness remain policy concerns; assistance reduces rent pressure but ordinary shelter is still reached through rent, mortgages, ownership or targeted support rather than a national no-payment route.
Human Time & Burden Return
| Category field | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Published category score | 10.00 | 10.00 |
Category point adjustment: 0.00 category points
Recorded reasoning
Reviewed 2026-10-06. Four-rail diagnostic evidence is separate from the direct Money Gate 20 audit and Family Fertility Method 1.0.0. Direct live review against the Trott Bailey Family Civilization target; Money Gate status is calculated separately.
Sources archived before (1)
The 2026 OECD survey describes a recovering high-income economy but persistent household debt, housing and ageing-related fiscal pressures mean ordinary families still depend on recurring cash income.
Sources archived after the change (2)
The 2026 OECD survey describes a recovering high-income economy but persistent household debt, housing and ageing-related fiscal pressures mean ordinary families still depend on recurring cash income.
The 2026 OECD survey describes a recovering high-income economy but persistent household debt, housing and ageing-related fiscal pressures mean ordinary families still depend on recurring cash income.
International Accessibility, Migration & Human Welcome
| Category field | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Published category score | — | 71.80 |
| Base category score | — | 71.80 |
| Research coverage (%) | — | 80.00 |
| Category weight (%) | — | 6.00 |
| Entry Accessibility (25%) | — | 78.00 |
| Migrant Practical Life (30%) | — | 70.00 |
| Refugee / Neighbour Welcome (25%) | — | 68.00 |
| Flexibility / Continuity (20%) | — | 72.00 |
Updated reasoning
TBF authored judgement, as at 2026-10-11, NOT an externally measured score. Four separate dated evidence rails with source links. Prior 14 domestic categories unchanged. Country legal realities, delivery gaps and source dates remain separated. New international category only, imported when absent.
Sources archived after the change (5)
Immigration instructions require many visitors to show at least NZ$1,000 per month for maintenance and accommodation, or NZ$400 where accommodation is prepaid.
The refugee programme includes UNHCR-referred vulnerable cases and a durable resettlement track, but quota places are capped.
NZeTA costs at least NZD 17 and visitor visas have processing rules; some travellers need full applications, not just a digital arrival form.
The state sets a refugee quota of 1,500 places annually for 2025–2028, distinct from ordinary residence and tourist permissions.
Visitor admission uses nationality-based visa waiver/NZeTA and separate visitor visa; NZeTA is an electronic travel authority with a fee, not free eVisa.
Water & Sanitation Abundance
| Category field | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Published category score | 30.00 | 30.00 |
Category point adjustment: 0.00 category points
Recorded reasoning
Reviewed 2026-10-06. Four-rail diagnostic evidence is separate from the direct Money Gate 20 audit and Family Fertility Method 1.0.0. Direct live review against the Trott Bailey Family Civilization target; Money Gate status is calculated separately.
Sources archived before (1)
New Zealand has mature drinking-water and sanitation systems, yet household water and wastewater are funded through local rates, charges or council finance rather than a national zero-payment entitlement.
Sources archived after the change (2)
New Zealand has mature drinking-water and sanitation systems, yet household water and wastewater are funded through local rates, charges or council finance rather than a national zero-payment entitlement.
New Zealand has mature drinking-water and sanitation systems, yet household water and wastewater are funded through local rates, charges or council finance rather than a national zero-payment entitlement.
Verified Direct Money Gate: 3.00 → 3.00/20
Sources archived with this rescan (25)
The 2026 OECD survey describes a recovering high-income economy but persistent household debt, housing and ageing-related fiscal pressures mean ordinary families still depend on recurring cash income.
Housing affordability and homelessness remain policy concerns; assistance reduces rent pressure but ordinary shelter is still reached through rent, mortgages, ownership or targeted support rather than a national no-payment route.
The Ministry of Education says the programme provides more than one million free healthy lunches each week and is funded through 2027, while ordinary household food remains market-based.
New Zealand has mature drinking-water and sanitation systems, yet household water and wastewater are funded through local rates, charges or council finance rather than a national zero-payment entitlement.
New Zealand: indicator EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS is a direct country-specific evidence lead for energy household capability. The existing domestic score and previous notes are preserved; the current source has not been converted into a measured no-fee or family-of-five outcome. Source-year and local delivery check remain pending.
Citizens and residence-class visa holders are eligible for publicly funded services, but the Ministry of Health states services may be fully funded or may require patient co-payments.
New Zealand: indicator SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS is a direct country-specific evidence lead for education human capability. The existing domestic score and previous notes are preserved; the current source has not been converted into a measured no-fee or family-of-five outcome. Source-year and local delivery check remain pending.
New Zealand: indicator IS.ROD.TOTL.KM is a direct country-specific evidence lead for mobility reachability. The existing domestic score and previous notes are preserved; the current source has not been converted into a measured no-fee or family-of-five outcome. Source-year and local delivery check remain pending.
The 2024 total fertility rate is 1.57 births per woman, below replacement and far below the authored 5.0 target despite relatively strong public services.
New Zealand: indicator AG.LND.AGRI.ZS is a direct country-specific evidence lead for land spatial freedom. The existing domestic score and previous notes are preserved; the current source has not been converted into a measured no-fee or family-of-five outcome. Source-year and local delivery check remain pending.
New Zealand: indicator VC.IHR.PSRC.P5 is a direct country-specific evidence lead for peace beauty delight. The existing domestic score and previous notes are preserved; the current source has not been converted into a measured no-fee or family-of-five outcome. Source-year and local delivery check remain pending.
New Zealand: indicator EN.ATM.CO2E.PC is a direct country-specific evidence lead for living ground resilience. The existing domestic score and previous notes are preserved; the current source has not been converted into a measured no-fee or family-of-five outcome. Source-year and local delivery check remain pending.
New Zealand: indicator SI.POV.GINI is a direct country-specific evidence lead for justice safety friction. The existing domestic score and previous notes are preserved; the current source has not been converted into a measured no-fee or family-of-five outcome. Source-year and local delivery check remain pending.
New Zealand: indicator EN.ATM.PM25.MC.M3 is a direct country-specific evidence lead for durability material return. The existing domestic score and previous notes are preserved; the current source has not been converted into a measured no-fee or family-of-five outcome. Source-year and local delivery check remain pending.
Visitor admission uses nationality-based visa waiver/NZeTA and separate visitor visa; NZeTA is an electronic travel authority with a fee, not free eVisa.
The state sets a refugee quota of 1,500 places annually for 2025–2028, distinct from ordinary residence and tourist permissions.
NZeTA costs at least NZD 17 and visitor visas have processing rules; some travellers need full applications, not just a digital arrival form.
The refugee programme includes UNHCR-referred vulnerable cases and a durable resettlement track, but quota places are capped.
New Zealand records aid activity in Pacific partner countries, including disaster resilience and regional services; specific national reach needs partner-level verification.
Regional development and humanitarian assistance is a documented public programme, but finance alone is not a confirmed household outcome.
Pacific partnerships can strengthen regional services and risk preparedness; independently measured durability and environmental harm still need audit.
The official aid programme makes programme reporting available; verified beneficiary outcomes and cross-border environmental impact are pending.
Healthy School Lunches supplies more than one million free lunches each week, earning the defined institutional free-food credit, but ordinary household food remains purchased.
Eligible residents receive substantial publicly funded hospital and specialist care, but primary care and some services require co-payments, so the category remains well below 4/4.
SuperGold card holders receive free off-peak travel on most eligible public transport; general riders remain fare-paying.
TBF Abundance rank moved down from #149 to #150 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#149 → #150National score-64.65 → -64.65
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Countries that moved ahead of this country (1)
- South Africa #157 → #141; points -65.56 → -63.77
This older event recorded only one side of the movement. Other crossing countries were not archived and cannot be reliably named.
TBF Abundance rank moved up from #150 to #149 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#150 → #149National score-64.65 → -64.65
Rank moved while this country’s points stayed unchanged.
Countries that fell below this country (1)
- Puerto Rico #147 → #158; points -64.37 → -65.67
This older event recorded only one side of the movement. Other crossing countries were not archived and cannot be reliably named.
First detailed category snapshot. Earlier category-by-category changes were not recorded and cannot be reconstructed from current values.
14 category values captured as the first detailed baseline. No earlier category change is being invented.
Open the captured category scores
Money Gate (separate 20-point gate)3.00Durability, Repair & Material Return10.00Repair and circularity are developing but replacement markets remain dominant ↗2026-10-06 Education & Human Capability40.00Public education and targeted supports provide broad capability reach ↗2026-10-06 Energy & Household Capability20.00Electricity is reliable but affordability remains a live issue ↗2026-10-06 Family Formation, Continuity & Child Stability-40.62Very low fertility weakens generational continuity ↗2026-10-06 Fertility Rate, Total ↗2024 Marriage-law status review ↗2013-04-19 Food, Nourishment & Free Food Abundance25.00Healthy School Lunches creates a large free-food route ↗2026-10-06 Health & Care Reach40.00Publicly funded care provides substantial reach with copayments ↗2026-10-06 Housing, Shelter & Housing Reach-20.00Housing remains strongly market-gated ↗2026-10-06 Human Time & Burden Return10.00High incomes coexist with household cost and ageing pressure ↗2026-10-06 Justice, Safety & Institutional Friction35.00Institutions are strong but access still involves ordinary legal and administrative costs ↗2026-10-06 Land Access & Spatial Freedom-15.00Land and housing opportunity remain price-mediated ↗2026-10-06 Living Ground, Biodiversity & Resilience25.00Strong natural assets coexist with ecological and energy-transition pressures ↗2026-10-06 Mobility & Reachability25.00Targeted zero-fare travel exists but ordinary transit is fare-based ↗2026-10-06 Peace of Mind, Happiness, Beauty & Delight50.00Nature and public outdoor life are major abundance strengths ↗2026-10-06 Water & Sanitation Abundance30.00Safe water systems are broad but local services remain financed ↗2026-10-06
Sources at first snapshot (4)
Sources at first snapshot (1)
Policy attention to sustainability and resource efficiency is growing, but ordinary repair and material return are not yet a no-cost public baseline.
Sources at first snapshot (1)
New Zealand maintains broad public schooling and large targeted programmes including free school lunches, while tertiary and household education costs remain.
Sources at first snapshot (1)
The OECD identifies electricity affordability and security as continuing policy concerns; household energy remains billed rather than free at point of use.
Sources at first snapshot (3)
The 2024 total fertility rate is 1.57 births per woman, below replacement and far below the authored 5.0 target despite relatively strong public services.
Total fertility rate: 1.57000000
The country-specific national legislation or court record corroborates legal recognition of same-sex marriage. The score adjustment is an authored TBF policy judgment, not a causal fertility estimate.
Sources at first snapshot (1)
The Ministry of Education says the programme provides more than one million free healthy lunches each week and is funded through 2027, while ordinary household food remains market-based.
Sources at first snapshot (1)
Citizens and residence-class visa holders are eligible for publicly funded services, but the Ministry of Health states services may be fully funded or may require patient co-payments.
Sources at first snapshot (1)
Housing affordability and homelessness remain policy concerns; assistance reduces rent pressure but ordinary shelter is still reached through rent, mortgages, ownership or targeted support rather than a national no-payment route.
Sources at first snapshot (1)
The 2026 OECD survey describes a recovering high-income economy but persistent household debt, housing and ageing-related fiscal pressures mean ordinary families still depend on recurring cash income.
Sources at first snapshot (1)
High institutional capacity lowers friction relative to many countries, though legal services, housing disputes and administration can still impose cost and time.
Sources at first snapshot (1)
Access to residential and productive land is primarily through ownership, lease, inheritance or regulated market routes rather than broad free allocation.
Sources at first snapshot (1)
Natural capital and conservation capacity are substantial, while climate, biodiversity and energy-system resilience remain active policy challenges.
Sources at first snapshot (1)
SuperGold card holders receive free off-peak travel on most eligible public transport, while general riders continue to pay fares.
Sources at first snapshot (1)
New Zealand provides extensive public landscapes, recreation and cultural amenities, though many activities and travel routes remain commercial.
Sources at first snapshot (1)
New Zealand has mature drinking-water and sanitation systems, yet household water and wastewater are funded through local rates, charges or council finance rather than a national zero-payment entitlement.
TBF Abundance rank moved down from #141 to #150 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#141 → #150National score— → —
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
TBF Abundance rank moved down from #140 to #141 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#140 → #141National score— → —
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
TBF Abundance rank moved down from #137 to #140 as the published ranking changed. The country-data update clock did not move unless its own dataset also changed.
Rank#137 → #140National score— → —
Peer identities were not stored for this older rank event; missing before/after rankings cannot be reconstructed.
The headline TBF Abundance Score changed after the underlying published country dataset changed.
TBF points-63.25 → -64.65
Earlier score events did not preserve an exact category-by-category diff. Review detailed category change events recorded after the new history audit was activated.
This profile predates recoverable live clock history. The timestamp marks the tracking baseline, not an invented original publication time.
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