There will be more census collectors and assistance for people who want help filling out their census forms this year. 

You can fill out census forms online or on paper, and there are alternative formats to support disabled people.

The census is a nationwide survey that happens every five years. 

Every person who is in the country on the night of Tuesday March 7, 2023, will need to complete the census.

People’s responses are combined to produce statistics that provide a picture of life in Aotearoa New Zealand and how it is changing. 

Your identity will be kept private and confidential.

Iwi, community groups, local and central government, and businesses use census information to make decisions about funding and providing services that affect you, your whānau, and your community.

Find more about the 2023 Census or get help with completing the census here or freephone 0800 CENSUS (0800 236 787).

If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you can call using the NZ Relay service.