Statistics New Zealand, Tatauranga Aotearoa

Purpose of this survey
The information supplied in this survey enables Stats NZ to update its register of companies, business partnerships, organisations, self-employed persons and other economic entities. The accuracy of this register is vital as it supplies a current classified database which provides:

• annual statistics on New Zealand businesses

• respondent details for other surveys of national importance.

For the purpose of this survey, a 'business' can be an enterprise or an organisation that operates for profit or not for profit (eg shop, company, trust, club).

This is a mandatory request under Section 23 of the Data and Statistics Act 2022.

Your legal obligation
The information you provide contributes to important economic measures for New Zealand. This is why you have a legal obligation to answer all questions as requested and it is an offence to fail or refuse. For more information, visit www.stats.govt.nz/obligation or call 0800 809 464.

Protecting your information
We have high standards for keeping your information private, secure, and confidential. The information we collect is primarily used by Stats NZ and authorised researchers to produce statistics and research to benefit New Zealand. We do not identify individuals in published statistics or research. We may release some information about businesses in accordance with the Data and Statistics Act.

Thank you for completing this survey. Your information contributes to statistics for business decision-making. To find out how we can help your business grow, visit www.stats.govt.nz.

Emma Jones

Deputy Government Statistician