Design of the 2023 Census
Find out about what the census will look like in 2023. Census design explains how we will prepare for and deliver the 2023 Census, including how we are responding to what was learned from the 2018 Census.
2023 Census: High Level Design takes a programme-wide view of how the 2023 Census will be organised and what will be delivered. It focuses on the scope, features, characteristics, and assumptions for the 2023 Census.
Collection model for the 2023 Census describes the field design of the 2023 Census and how everyone in Aotearoa New Zealand will be enabled to participate in the census.
Using a combined census model for the 2023 Census will help produce the highest quality data possible from the 2023 Census.
Using the Privacy by Design methodology for the 2023 Census explains the way we plan to manage information privacy for the 2023 Census.
Census enquiries and updates
Media enquiries
Email: media@stats.govt.nz
Phone: 021 285 9191
Other enquiries
You can contact us with any general enquiries, data requests, and feedback, including any previous census.
Stats NZ freephone: 0508 525 525 (NZ only)
Email: info@stats.govt.nz
Census Advisory Newsletter
Census Advisory Newsletter is a regular email newsletter with information about the census. It includes the latest information and developments about the census, and feedback opportunities.
