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Is Statistics NZ a government agency?
We use this information to publish insights and data about New Zealand, and support others to use the data. Stats NZ is a government department with over 1,000 employees. We have staff at offices in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch, and in the field across New Zealand.
Is Stats NZ a reliable source?
As New Zealand’s national statistical office, Statistics NZ has a strong reputation as a trusted supplier to the Government of social and economic statistics, with considerable expertise in data collection, management and analysis.
What does the NZ government Statistician do?
The Government Statistician is responsible for how and when we produce statistics. All statistics and data we publish are authorised by the Government Statistician. The Government Statistician’s duties and independence are set out in the Statistics Act 1975: Section 14 Duties of Government Statistician.
How many states does NZ have?
Top states of New Zealand which has 17 states, 158 cities and Wellington is its capital city.
Is Aotearoa an official name?
It is on our passports, on our money, and in our national anthem. But Aotearoa is not our official name, yet. The petition was delivered to Parliament this afternoon. It calls to change the country’s official name to Aotearoa, and begin a process to restore te reo Māori names for all towns, cities, and places by 2026.
Should I say Aotearoa or NZ?
Aotearoa (Māori: [aɔˈtɛaɾɔa]) is the current Māori-language name for New Zealand. The name was originally used by the Māori people in reference to only the North Island, with the name of the whole country being Aotearoa me Te Waipounamu (“North Island and South Island”) in the South Island.
What does Aotearoa mean?
AOTEAROA. Aotearoa is the Maori name for New Zealand, though it seems at first to have been used for the North Island only.
Are Stats NZ surveys compulsory?
Yes you do. Under the Statistics Act 1975, if Statistics New Zealand Tatauranga Aotearoa (Stats NZ) asks you to complete a survey you must do so. Stats NZ has the power to prosecute you for refusing to take part in one of their surveys.
How stressful is being a statistician?
“In general, I’ve been doing this for almost 25 years, and I’ve trained, learned, talked to many colleagues and peers – being a statistician is not stressful by any stretch of the imagination. It’s got a great work-life balance. It’s intellectually rewarding. And statisticians are paid very well,” Mehrotra says.
What is Stats NZ Tatauranga?
Stats NZ Tatauranga Aotearoa is New Zealand’s official data agency. They collect information from people and organisations through censuses and surveys and use this information to publish insights and data about New Zealand, and support others to use the data.
What is about Aotearoa Stats NZ?
About Aotearoa, for Aotearoa – data that improves lives today and for generations to come. As New Zealand’s national statistics office, Tatauranga Aotearoa Stats NZ is uniquely positioned to support the decisions that the Government, Māori and Iwi organisations, businesses, NGO’s and New Zealanders make every day.
How do you say Aotearoa in Māori?
Ko Aotearoa te ingoa Māori o nāianei mō te motu. Engari i tērā atu rautau, ko “Aotearoa” tētahi o ngā ingoa mo Te Ika-a-Māui anakē.
Where is Tauranga?
Tauranga is the largest city in the Bay of Plenty and one of the fastest growing population centres in the country. Central to Auckland, Rotorua and Hamilton, and just a 15 minute drive from one of New Zealand’s most popular beach towns, Mount Maunganui. Downtown Tauranga has several historically significant areas to view…