Two bills before parliament will replace the old census with a new and largely untested system. Such a big change deserves more expert and public scrutiny.
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New statistics show a major reversal in immigration numbers and population growth, with parts of New Zealand now seeing population declines.
Research shows rainbow communities experience violence, family rejection and social exclusion. But a lack of population data means they are systematically under-recognised.
Census data has underpinned nearly every aspect of political decision-making and policy development for decades. The new system is a leap into the unknown.
Social licence and consent are central to trust in state data systems. Changes to the way census information is gathered make this especially important for Māori.
The latest census figures are released this week, but the long-term trends are already clear: we will soon be more Māori and more Asian, fertility rates are dropping, and more citizens are leaving.
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Distinguished Professor, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University
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Emeritus Professor of Statistics, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau