The survey is the final set of data economists will use to firm up latest GDP forecasts.

Kiwis and tourists splurged a record $11 billion on these food items in the last year.

High net migration has helped boost NZ's population by 443,000 in five years.

A census field worker says this year's survey was frustrating and confusing to work on.

Visitor spending data has been deficient, leading to a shake-up of the system.

100 indicators will measure environmental, economic and social wellbeing

They're ambitious and confident, but also financially literate and realistic.

COMMENT: 'digital-first' approach leaves one in ten of people in New Zealand unrecorded.

Around 10 per cent of New Zealanders didn't fill out their Census forms this year.

'Motherhood penalty' is worse for mothers who take more than a year off paid work.

Two new child poverty reduction units are being established to combat the social issue.

The good news and the problem with the new transport funding plan for Auckland.

COMMENT: Researchers say there's a critical flaw in how Statistics NZ set up its website.

Consumer price index inflation has stayed steady at 1.1 per cent for the year to March.

Hawke's Bay elderly are waiting 9.7 months for aged-care places.

Economy Hub looks at GDP growth. Is it still the best way to measure a nations progress.

Where do assaults happen in NZ and what's that got to do with bars and deprivation?

People can still complete the Census after today.

Just what conditions are Kiwis living in? A new survey is aiming to find out just that.

James Shaw wants census to include questions on gender identity and sexual orientation.

Unemployment rate drops on the back of economic growth in Bay region.

NZ has once again been labelled a bolthole, this time by the UK's Financial Times.

Latest social survey from Stats NZ finds more people trust Parliament than don't.

Trade Me sees positive outlook for new jobs in the Hawke's Bay region.

Whanganui's population rose by 700 people last year

Historical revision of GDP tells the good times were even better than we thought.

Managing the cut in migration while trying to maintain a buoyant economy is ''delicate".

Pumpkin prices are at the highest since records began.

Higher fuel prices and as Black Friday holiday bargains boosted retail spending.

Couples without children are the fastest growing category of families.