Statistics New Zealand's Strategic Directions 2002 and Beyond

Vision

Making Statistics Count

Mission

Official statistics for governments and the wider community that:

• are trusted, of high integrity and quality
• can be accessed by all, and
• provide relevant and timely information on key aspects of New Zealand’s economy, environment and society.

Role

The Statistics Act 1975 sets out the Government Statistician’s role in, and responsibilities for, all official statistics whether produced by Statistics New Zealand or by other government departments.

To meet its responsibilities under this Act, Statistics New Zealand’s main roles are to:

1. Provide leadership for New Zealand’s official statistics.
2. Be the key contributor to the collection, analysis and dissemination of official statistics relating to New Zealand’s economy, environment and society.
3. Build and maintain trust in official statistics.
4. Ensure that official statistics are of high integrity and quality and are equally available to all.

To give effect to the principles for government action on the Treaty of Waitangi, Statistics New Zealand will work to ensure Māori statistical needs can be identified and progressively met.