Privacy and confidentiality
This survey is collected by Stats NZ and the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) through an agreement under the Data and Statistics Act 2022 (section 24).
Stats NZ has high standards for keeping your information private, secure, and confidential. The information we collect is used by Stats NZ and trusted researchers to produce statistics and research to benefit New Zealand. Stats NZ does not identify individuals or organisations in published statistics or research. We may release some information about businesses under the Data and Statistics Act 2022.
Stats NZ provides the information collected in this survey to MPI. MPI may only use the data to produce statistics, or for research. The statistics or research helps to guide policy and enables government to assess changes in the agricultural sector. MPI must ensure individuals and organisations are not identified in published statistics or research. MPI may release some information about businesses if authorised by Stats NZ under the Data and Statistics Act 2022.