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Who has to fill in the Census 2023 forms, and what you'll be asked (Stuff.co.nz)

By law, a 2023 Census form must be filled out for everyone who is in New Zealand on the night of Tuesday, March 7, even if they don't live here permanently.

So, adults can fill out forms for babies and children. [full list of all the questions in the 2023 Census](https://www.census.govt.nz/what-questions-are-in-the-2023-census/) can be found here on Stats NZ’s Census website. People who usually live in Aotearoa, but will not be in the country on census night do not take part. People on boats or ships in New Zealand waters on census night have to do the census. The census forms can be filled in anytime, but the questions need to be answered as if they were being answered on the night of the census – March 7. Who has to fill in the Census 2023 forms, and what you'll be asked

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Warning over fake Census accounts - and how to spot one (New Zealand Herald)

Kiwis are being targeted by fake social media accounts, claiming to represent Census 2023. “We know scammers target large events, using the opportunity to ...

- Tiktok – @2023Census - Instagram – @2023Census - Twitter – @2023Census

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Kiwis urged to complete census after poor turnout in 2018 (Newshub)

Census Day is on Tuesday and is the chance for Kiwis to provide crucial information to help decision-makers. Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen ...

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Clashing views on Māori census plan (waateanews.com)

He says the Māori census count also affects the number of Māori seats in parliament. But Stats NZ director Māori, Te Atawhai Tibble is expecting a far better ...

I think Māori are really on the data wave. Mr Tibble says this time there has been direct involvement of Māori in the promotion of the Census and the collection of forms. He says the Māori census count also affects the number of Māori seats in parliament.

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Warning over Census scams harvesting information (RNZ)

New Zealanders are being warned to watch out for fake websites and social media accounts claiming to be represent the official Census.

Mason said officials had already spotted and removed fake accounts immitating Stats NZ's official Twitter account. Stats NZ's deputy chief executive Census and Collection Operations, Simon Mason, said it did not send any unsolicited messages or private messages through social media. Mason said after Census day Stats NZ would be following up with households who did not complete their census forms.

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PSA: Tomorrow is census day – so have fun with it (The Spinoff)

“It is great to see so many people completing their census forms ahead of census day,” said spokesperson Simon Mason. “The aim is for the whole country, ...

You have to complete the survey for whichever dwelling you sleep in on the night of the census, so maybe don’t make your census party a sleepover. Census results will start to roll in from 9.00am Tuesday on the official website. Why not complete it with your family, particularly those who may still be struggling with the concept of filling in the form online. While paper forms can still be used, they have to be ordered and the default option is to use your unique code (which will have arrived via the post) and complete the survey online. But if you’re already across all that and just want some last minute motivation to visit [census.govt.nz](https://www.census.govt.nz/) and get it done before the statistical repo men track you down, here’s some quick tips and tricks for census day celebration. Another good point from our resident census devotee – if you filled out the form early, can you honestly say where you will be on the night of March 7?

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1m and counting: Time ticking on filling in 2023 census (RNZ)

Stats NZ is underwhelmed that just one million New Zealanders have filled in the census so far.

"We don't want to add an extra burden to them ... ["Still plenty of time for people to do their censuses" Deputy chief executive census and collections operations Simon Mason duration 4:40](/national/programmes/first-up/audio/2018880529/census-2023-stats-nz-making-big-effort-to-get-better-info) [Download](https://podcast.radionz.co.nz/firstup/firstup-20230306-0549-census_2023_stats_nz_making_big_effort_to_get_better_info-128.mp3) ["Still plenty of time for people to do their censuses" Deputy chief executive census and collections operations Simon Mason](/national/programmes/first-up/audio/2018880529/census-2023-stats-nz-making-big-effort-to-get-better-info) "[It's] good, we'd like to probably have seen a bit more... Other social media users were pointing out that it was an opportunity for citizens to tell the government what their situation was and to gain support for their needs. Sending a collector to somebody's house when they don't have a mailbox and they don't even have a house isn't the right thing to do and not the right experience for those New Zealanders who have been badly affected." Still plenty of time for people to do their censuses and there'll be time after that to submit it."

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Stats NZ underwhelmed with 2023 Census response (1 News)

The country's biggest survey is underway with the official Census Day taking place tomorrow. Deputy chief executive census and collections operations Simon ...

"[It's] good, we'd like to probably have seen a bit more... Other social media users were pointing out that it was an opportunity for citizens to tell the government what their situation was and to gain support for their needs. "Sending a collector to somebody's house when they don't have a mailbox and they don't even have a house isn't the right thing to do and not the right experience for those New Zealanders who have been badly affected."

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Census 2023 explainer: Everything you need to know (New Zealand Herald)

It helps the Government know who you are, where you are, and what resources your community needs. Census data is used to plan infrastructure like water and ...

You can also choose to do the Census on paper. And for the first time, you can complete the Census just by getting a Census code sent to your phone. [www.census.govt.nz](https://www.census.govt.nz/), click on “start your census” and enter your private access code to begin the form. There are also a large number of Census support locations and events. One person needs to complete the 21-question Dwelling Form before anyone else in the house completes their individual forms. The first official Census was conducted more than 170 years ago, in 1851. It helps the Government know who you are, where you are, and what resources your community needs. Support at these events includes answering questions, provision of a device to complete the Census online, assistance ordering paper forms, and help and support to understand and complete the Census forms. These need to be completed by or on March 7. To complete the Census online, go to You can do it now - you do not need to wait until tomorrow to complete the form. If you usually live in New Zealand but are not in the country on Census night, you do not need to fill the form out.

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SunLive - More than 1 million people complete census forms - The ... (SunLive)

“It is great to see so many people completing their census forms ahead of Census Day,” says Simon Mason, Deputy Government Statistician and Deputy Chief ...

As paper forms arrive from all over New Zealand, they will be added to the tally. The tally will be a total number of online and paper forms as they are received. Completed census forms have been flowing in since late February, with many people choosing to complete their forms early.”

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Is 2023 going to be our most star-studded census ever? (Stuff.co.nz)

Harry Styles isn't the only celebrity set to be on our shores come census night.

The 2001 census was held on March 6, while Lord of the Rings was filming pick-ups. We’d love you to be counted while you’re here, so please complete your census form. When asked how 2023 sits in the pantheon of celebrity censuses, Mason is keeping schtum. Further north, Wet Leg can pull up a “chaise lounge” to complete their census after opening for Harry Styles, and Pavement will have to find a “shady lane” in which to fill out their forms before performing at The Civic. “The worst part of the James Blunt concert was the crowd,” she wrote in her review. On census night of March 7, 2006, Fort Minor performed at Auckland’s St James Theatre. James Blunt’s booking agent did not respond to The Spinoff’s request for comment. It’s an impressive line-up that would surely blow any other census out of the water with its starpower, but there’s only one way to be sure. “The best part was everything else.” Census included? Harry Styles isn’t the only celebrity set to be on our shores come census night. If you don’t, it is technically breaking the law, and submitting incomplete or inaccurate information can lead to fines of up to $2000. Very used to being “trapped in boxes”, comedian Rob Brydon should have no trouble checking some boxes after performing in Christchurch’s Town Hall next Tuesday.

2023 Census: Keeping An Eye Out For Fakes | Scoop News (Scoop.co.nz)

CERT NZ is warning New Zealanders to watch out for fake websites and social media accounts claiming to represent the official Census.

CERT NZ provides trusted and authoritative information and advice, while also collating a profile of the threat landscape in New Zealand. CERT NZ is New Zealand’s Computer Emergency Response Team, and works to support businesses, organisations and individuals who are affected (or may be affected) by cyber security incidents. There is also an extension to June for people in communities affected by Cyclone Gabrielle and recent weather events. “If you see a social media account that you suspect is fake, report it to CERT NZ immediately. “So just take a moment to check the information you’re getting is from an official source.” “We know that scammers target large events, using the opportunity to harvest information and sometimes even defraud people out of money.

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Warning over fake Census accounts- and how to spot one (Newstalk ZB)

Kiwis are being targeted by fake social media accounts, claiming to represent Census 2023. “We know scammers target large events, using the opportunity to.

- Tiktok – @2023Census - Instagram – @2023Census - Twitter – @2023Census

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