Census Day is Tuesday 7th March 2023. ๐งฎ ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ You should have your forms already, and you can easily complete them online. So why is it important to take part and how can the data collected help our rangatahi? Why hold a census?Census information is used by government agencies, local authorities, businesses, community organisations, and the public for developing and implementing new policies, research, planning, and decision-making. It helps us make decisions about how to best use public funding, especially in areas of health, education, housing, and transport.By taking part in the census, you help create a better understanding of your community and what it needs. People’s responses are combined to produce statistics that provide a picture of life in Aotearoa New Zealand and how it is changing. Your identity is kept private and confidential.Iwi, community groups, local and central government, and businesses use this census information to make decisions about funding and providing services that affect you, your whฤnau, and your community.The census in New Zealand is undertaken under the authority of the Data and Statistics Act 2022.To learn more about the 2023 Census, visit www.census.govt.nz