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Statistics

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Minister:
Minister of Statistics
Current Minister:
Hon Dr Deborah Russell
Associate Minister:
Associate Minister of Statistics
Current Associate Minister:
Hon Meka Whaitiri
Description: 

Responsibilities include leading and promoting the effective use of data in understanding New Zealand, the provision of official statistics (including the Census of Population and Dwellings), and encouraging open government data.  This portfolio is also responsible for the Government Chief Data Steward functions.

Department: 

Statistics New Zealand (Stats NZ)

Vote: 

Vote Statistics

Legislation: 

Statistics Act 1975

Last updated: 
Thursday, 12 October 2017

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