Abstract:
The Census of Population and Dwellings is held once every 5 years in New Zealand. The 2006 Census was held on Tuesday 7 March 2006. Everyone in the country on that date (including overseas visitors) were required to complete a census form. Statistics New Zealand released the first results on 6 December 2006, although provisional counts were released several months earlier. This report outlines the first available results. It aims to provide top-line information that will be of use and of interest to a broad audience.