Band 9: Writing Task 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The table below shows information about the population of New Zealand from 2011 to 2012 by age group. Summarize the formation by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. You should write at least 150 words.

The table presents statistics regarding the citizens living in New Zealand from 2011 to 2012, categorized by age groups.

Overall, the number of citizens saw a slight increase, with the 65+ age group experiencing the most significant rise. The highest proportion of residents belongs to the 15-39 age group.

In total, the number of New Zealand citizens climbed gradually by 0.6% over the year, amounting to approximately 30,000 additional people. The middle-aged group, aged between 40 and 64, also experienced a modest increase of 0.6% from 2011 to 2012, matching the growth rate of the overall population.

Moreover, the number of older adults aged 65 and over saw a significant rise of 4%, which is equivalent to around 23,000 new seniors.

On the other hand, the number of children under fifteen and individuals aged 15-39 experienced a slight decrease of 0.2%, translating to nearly 2,000 and 3,000 people, respectively. Meanwhile, the middle-aged category maintained its leading position, boasting the largest proportion despite a gradual decline.