Legal requirements
Statistics New Zealand conducts a number of surveys on individuals and about business performance.
As the major producer of official statistics, Statistics NZ is committed to help the government, community organisations, businesses, industry organisations, academics, and others to understand our society and economy and to make key decisions.
Businesses and individuals are selected on a random basis by Statistics NZ to complete surveys. When asked to participate in our surveys, you are required by law to provide information for the purpose of statistical use. For more information refer to the Statistics Act 1975.
Frequently asked questions about our surveys
For help with completing surveys
To contact us about household or social surveys:
- phone 0800 104 744 to talk to our household survey help desk
- email a message to our survey help desk
To contact us about business surveys:
- phone 0800 809 464 to talk to our business survey help desk
- fax your enquiry or survey questionnaire to 09 920 9195 or free-fax 0508 111102
- email a message to our survey help desk
Survey charters
For information regarding the relationship between Statistics NZ and you please refer to the Charter for Individual and Household Surveys or the Charter for Business Surveys
Minimising respondent load
The Respondent Load Strategy, published in February 2008, provides a framework for initiatives over the next three to five years that manage and minimise the respondent load associated with Statistics NZ surveys. For businesses, individuals, and communities, the strategy will clarify the expectations placed on them and the value exchange associated with providing data.