Stats NZ has recently published the findings from public consultation relating to ethnicity standard classification. The primary aim of the consultation was to investigate the suitability of the existing classification in meeting current and future data needs of users. The consultation sought to assess if the current classification:
The findings in the report are themed as follows:
The next steps highlighted the intent to engage further and broader before Stats NZ make any decisions on what changes to make.
For more information or questions about the findings, contact: ethnicity_classification@stats.govt.nz