November 30, 2023
First census data set for May
Stats NZ says first data from the 2023 Census will be released from next May, starting with population, dwelling, and Māori descent counts.
Deputy government statistician Rachael Milicich says iwi data from the Census will also be released on May 29 by the Data Iwi Leaders Group on the Te Whata data platform, which allows iwi to store and analyse their own data.
She says the 2023 Census is providing a significant opportunity to better deliver for and with Māori, iwi, and hapū.
Preparing the census data set involves combining the data collected in census forms with other data sources such as government ‘administration data to produce the best quality data set possible.