12339 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Statistics

Written Question

Published date: 10 Apr 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	12339 (2026)
Question asked:	31 Mar 2026
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Minister of Statistics
Minister replying:	Hon Dr Shane Reti
Answer received:	06 Apr 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_12339_2026
Document guid:	4ea64dc8-ca83-4e7b-ab56-e26da90f71bc

12339 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Statistics: Will the Minister support an independent expert review of the current census proposals, and if not, why not?

Hon Dr Shane Reti: No, these proposals have already been through a public consultation process and the direction forward has been agreed by Cabinet.