Tatau Tātou (All of us count) –2023 Census

Tuesday 7 March is Census Day in New Zealand. Census is a nationwide survey that happens every five years to understand more about life in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Every person who is in Aotearoa New Zealand on Tuesday 7 March 2023 must take part in the census and this includes patients and consumers in our care. Only patients and consumers who have been admitted to our facilities (and spending the night) will complete the census forms specifically for people who are in a non-private dwelling.

This week, staff will be provided with an FAQ outlining what will happen on Census Day.

Meal tray flyers will be provided on the morning of 7 March:

› One for adult patients capable of completing the census themselves

› One for parents, whānau or caregivers of people who will not be able to complete the census paperwork themselves. This includes: children and infants, people who are unconscious or not capable of providing the information and completing the form.

The forms will be distributed to the applicable people later in the day. Stats NZ will support us and collect the completed forms from our facilities. Further information will be provided in the daily email and if you want to know more about completing the census, check the website: www.census.govt.nz/