The nature & extent of the sex industry in New Zealand: an estimation [pdf, 247 KB]
...approximate numbers of those working in the sex industry in New Zealand. Findings Ø A total of 383 sex businesses were identified across New Zealand. Massage parlours represented the highest number of businesses (189) followed by escort agencies (101) and then rap/escort parlours (93). Ø A total of 5,9321 sex workers were identified over the areas canvassed. Sex workers employed in massage parlours constituted nearly half of all sex workers (44%). Private workers followed in numbers acco...