Census testing begins next month ahead of the 2026 official headcount. National census are under threat overseas, threatening the collection of quality data.
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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.
Healthy eating is increasingly out of reach for struggling families. Since 2014, prices on fruit and vegetables have increased by around 45%, while processed foods have seen just a 14% rise.
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Senior Lecturer in Economics, Lincoln University, New Zealand
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