than 500 m2 for a large house. The average floor area is approximately 200 m2, similar to new American and Australian homes. The housing indicator value of new homes (=150) is higher than for the existing stock (see Figure 2 above), which may cause fertility rates to gradually rise over the coming decades. Motor vehicles The production of affordable motor vehicles has enabled the development of a suburban lifestyle culture, which combines the advantages of city life, with the luxury of ample living space. In New Zealand ownership of a motor vehicle is regarded by many as a rite of passage, representing the important transition from adolescence to being an independent adult. International statistics show that New Zealanders have one of the highest rates of motor vehicle ownership in the world (Figure 5). Toyota is the most popular make, while Holden Commodore is the most popular model. See also European dream American dream Australian Dream The Half Gallon Quarter Acre Pavlova Paradise, a light hearted and satirical book about New Zealand culture References New Zealand culture