Information for individuals and households

Has someone in your household been asked to take part in a survey?

You may have recently received a letter from Statistics NZ asking you to take part in a survey. Statistics NZ is a government department and New Zealand’s national statistical office. We conduct surveys to produce statistics that New Zealanders and the government use to make important decisions.

To find general information about our individual and household surveys and what is involved, visit:

• Frequently asked questions about our individual and household surveys. 

You can find information on a specific survey by clicking the following link and selecting your corresponding survey.

• A–Z of our surveys 

Our commitment to you

Our goal is to give New Zealand the statistical information it needs to grow and prosper. To produce high-quality statistics, we rely on your cooperation and goodwill.

We know that our surveys require time and effort to complete, and we want to make the process as easy as possible for you.

We have outlined our commitments to you in a charter. This charter should help you to understand what you can expect from us, how we collect your information, and why your participation is important.

• Charter for individual and household surveys