Statistics New Zealand to release 2018 Census data today after series of delays

September 23, 2019

Today’s data set will include electoral boundaries and population numbers.

After a series of delays, Statistics New Zealand will today release data from its 2018 Census.

It was the first time New Zealanders could use the internet to answer the compulsory questions, but several problems meant the responses from one in 10 Kiwis weren't counted.

The Stats NZ chief executive stepped down after a damning independent review of the census.

An inquiry revealed too much focus was put on the online option and found the organisation's leadership was "ineffective", prompting the resignation of the chief statistician Liz MacPherson  last month.

Today's data set will include electoral boundaries and population numbers.

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