2023 Census

The census is a survey of everyone in Aotearoa New Zealand. It counts every person in the country, and the places where they live or stay. The next census is on Tuesday 7 March 2023.

By doing the census, you help create a clearer picture of what you, your family, and your community need. By knowing these needs, government agencies, councils, iwi, community groups and businesses can plan how to respond to them.

You can do the census as soon as you get your forms and instructions. Stats NZ will start delivering these in February 2023.