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2023 Census fact sheets

Find out about key topics to do with the 2023 Census.

2023 Census fact sheets

Find out about key topics to do with the 2023 Census.

Fact sheet: Rainbow communities

For the first time, the census will ask questions about gender, sexual identity, and variation of sex characteristics (generally known as intersex).   

It’s important that the census represents all the people of Aotearoa New Zealand. The collection of this information will enable groups and individuals to use census data to advocate for the needs of Rainbow communities, the same as for every New Zealander.  

Fact sheet: Variation of sex characteristics (intersex)

The 2023 Census will be the first time that groups like Intersex Aotearoa, who advocate on behalf of the intersex community, will be able to have access to anonymised information that can help them better determine their community’s needs.