Have your say about Census 2018
Statistics NZ wants to hear your views about the next census and is inviting you to give feedback, including to take
part in an online discussion forum open until 10 June 2015 viawww.statistics.govt.nz and to make a submission.
We're helping to spread the word on why, how and when you should take the opportunity to have input - the census doesn't
happen often and the information gathered is used in ways that affect you.
This is the first time Statistics NZ has engaged online with the public about the census content, and it is an important
step in ensuring the 2018 Census is relevant for New Zealand.
Statistics NZ has developed a ‘preliminary view’ of content for the 2018 Census based on its review process to date. The
online forum will be structured around these topics, with current thinking – including proposed changes – being a
starting point for discussion.
Statistics NZ is encouraging you to respond to the initial recommendations, share your views and discuss issues that
matter to you with other Kiwis.
As well as the discussion forum there is a formal submission process and Statistics NZ says that this is the best
opportunity to influence census content. You can make an online submission anytime until 30 June via www.statistics.govt.nz
Statistics NZ welcomes all engagement and explains that they will listen carefully to everyone’s views, but will need to
find the right balance between making changes to better reflect New Zealand today and being able compare data over time.
Factors such as the length and complexity of the questionnaire will also need to be considered.
After all feedback has been considered, Statistics NZ aim to confirm final content for the 2018 Census in early 2017.
The online discussion forum will be live until Wednesday 10 June.
You can make a formal submission online until Tuesday 30 June.
Both tools can be accessed via www.statistics.govt.nz
How is census information used?
Information from the census helps determine how billions of dollars of government funding is spent in the community. It
is used to help make decisions about what services are needed and where they should be, such as hospitals, kōhanga reo,
schools, roads, public transport, and recreational facilities. As a local council we use information from the census to
help plan for the future, as does other government organisations, community groups, iwi, and businesses.
Thames-Coromandel District Council has an online Community Profile available on our website that enables you to access
data about the resident population, understand how trends have changed over time and make comparisons to other areas
both in the district and wider.
Our Community Profile presents data from the New Zealand Census of Population and Dwellings in 2013, 2006 and 2001, with
data for our district, community board areas and settlements. This is presented in easy to use tables, charts and
commentary covering a wide range of census topics, and you can download information either in Excel or report format.
Council uses the information in the Profile to better understand our communities and make informed decisions. Being
available to anyone with access to the internet you can find answers to the majority of frequently asked
socio-demographic questions. People who use our Community Profile include students, community groups, organisations,
businesses and investors, and members of the general public who want to learn more about who we are, how we live and
what we do.
"The more we know about our communities, the more informed our decisions", says Council Chief Executive David Hammond.
To use the Thames-Coromandel District Community Profile follow the link http://profile.idnz.co.nz/thames-coromandel/home
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