Review of Ethnicity Statistics
Statistics New Zealand is reviewing the official ethnicity statistical standard with a view to addressing some issue relating to the 'New Zealander' response. A discussion paper outlining the issues and proposed actions to address them has been published and Statistics NZ is seeking feedback by 25 May 2009. Following evaluation of the feedback, Statistics NZ expects to publish a final report of the review in the fourth quarter of 2009.
The discussion paper and more information about the review can be found at Review of the Ethnicity Statistical Standard 2009.
Sexual orientation as a potential official statistic
This paper broadly evaluates the need for sexual orientation statistics within the context of Statistics New Zealand's wider Review of Cultural Identity Statistics.
The need for information about gay, lesbian and bisexual populations is a topic of emerging social and political enquiry.
This paper discusses the need for official statistics on sexual orientation and related statistical measurement issues.
Public consultation on the Review of Cultural Identity Statistics is intended to take place later in 2008.
This paper has been released prior to that consultation process because of the interest in information on the topic of sexual orientation and because of the current census consultation process.
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