Latest from Census

'Queer House': NZ's most rainbow-friendly neighbourhood revealed
Last year's Census was the first time Kiwis were asked about their sexual orientation.

Losing our religion: Why have Kiwis stopped believing in God?
The latest Census shows a majority have no religious faith. We look for the reasons.

One general electorate to be cut for next election
Stats NZ has confirmed the changes following the release of the 2023 Census results.

The NZ city with 2000 ghost homes: 'Hard problem to solve'
Despite the empty homes, the council says it's not a concern.

New numbers for biggest iwi in Whanganui-Manawatū
The Āti Haunui-a-Pāpārangi population increased by 44.2% between 2013 and 2023.

Experts call for fewer work hours to boost productivity in NZ
Who are the 300 people who say they work all the time?

Would you quit your job if your work from home days were reduced?
The 2023 Census data shows one in six Kiwis mostly work from home.

Census reveals a wealth of detail about New Zealand’s LGBTIQ+ community
This is the first census that has allowed diverse gender responses.

The city with the lowest home ownership rates in NZ
Housing is relatively inexpensive compared with other cities but ownership rates are low.

Thames-Coromandel retains title of oldest average age
Thames-Coromandel the oldest population with high home ownership rate.

Losing faith: More than half of the population has no religion
The largest religious group remains Christianity.

Housing, sexuality, income - what latest Census shows about how Kiwis live
Stats NZ has released the first round of data.

Manurewa Marae accused of politicising vaccination events
Complaint withdrawn after electoral officer said he would refer to police.

No more freebies to complete Census; Govt considering harsher fines
The Statistics Minister said the incentives would be 'very unlikely' in the next Census.

Opinion: A multicultural NZ can be ignored by the majority
OPINION: Census 2023 data proves biculturalism is over.

Auckland house-building outstrips population rise
On the fringes, especially to the north, west and south, are where real growth occurred.

Kaumātua unhappy Manurewa Marae is at the centre of political storm
Marae chair Rangi McLean says people don’t realise the good work the marae does.

Editorial: Te Pāti Māori's self-referral for a police investigation forces Government's hand
OPINION: When Te Pāti Māori referred itself to the police, it left no other options.

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Public inquiry needed over Te Pāti Māori allegations
OPINION: All those involved in the allegations should want a proper inquiry.

Is this the end of the Census as we know it?
Stats NZ wants your ideas on how the next census should be run

Census claims, housing stumble, must-win Lotto | Focus Morning Bulletin June 6, 2024
Te Pāti Māori calls allegations 'baseless', Auckland is leading the decline in housing and dangerous building notice extended by one month after man rips it up.