<P> The New Zealand Census of Population and Dwellings ( Māori : Te Tatauranga o ngā Tāngata Huri Noa i Aotearoa me ō rātou Whare Noho ) is a national population and housing census conducted by government department Statistics New Zealand every five years . There have been thirty - three censuses since 1851 . In addition to providing detailed information about national demographics , the results of the census play an important part in the calculation of resource allocation to local service providers . </P>
<P> The New Zealand Census of Population and Dwellings ( Māori : Te Tatauranga o ngā Tāngata Huri Noa i Aotearoa me ō rātou Whare Noho ) is a national population and housing census conducted by government department Statistics New Zealand every five years . There have been thirty - three censuses since 1851 . In addition to providing detailed information about national demographics , the results of the census play an important part in the calculation of resource allocation to local service providers . </P>
how often do we have a census in new zealand
how often do we have a census in new zealand
every five years
every five years