18 Jun 2025
Traditional Census form to be scrapped from 2030
New Zealanders have filled out their last traditional Census form, with the five-yearly count to be scrapped from 2030. The census, which has existed in a similar format for more than 70 years, will be replaced with a combination of data gathered from other government agencies and other surveys. It comes after falling response rates and concerns over the rising costs. Samantha Gee reports.