The census is the official count of how many people and dwellings there are in New Zealand. It takes a snapshot of the people in New Zealand and the places where we live.
The next census will be held on Tuesday, 8 March 2011.
For more information about the 2011 Census, how to complete your census forms, as well as information about census field staff jobs go to: www.census.govt.nz.
2011 Census of Population and Dwellings
- Recruitment of field staff for the 2011 Census is underway.
- For information about the planning and development work leading up to the census go here.
- For all other information about the 2011 Census go to www.census.govt.nz.
2006 Census of Population and Dwellings
- Access 2006 Census data on topics such as age, ethnicity, and income, and products including QuickStats About a Place and Table Builder.
- More information about 2006 Census, including information about data (metadata), community stories and reports using 2006 Census data, information on content development, methodology papers and sample questionnaires.
2001 Census of Population and Dwellings
- Access 2001 Census data, including final population and dwelling counts, and reports such as population structure, ethnic group, and education.
1996 Census of Population and Dwellings
- Access 1996 Census data, including census reports, information releases, and regional tables.