Māori Descent

Table of contents

  1. Definition
  2. Classification and coding process
  3. Questionnaire module
  4. Output
  5. Related classifications and standards
  6. Glossary and references

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Rationale

Māori descent is a key variable in meeting the demand for information on the number, distribution and characteristics of the tangata whenua.

Classification of Māori descent

Māori descent is a flat classification with two categories – excluding residual categories. The residual categories are defined in Glossary and references.

Classification Māori Descent – Standard Classification
Abbreviation MAORIDES
Version V1.0
Effective date 09/12/1998