Who's counting anyway? Killing the NZ Census

The New Zealand government has announced that after 174 years, they're ending the NZ Census, to save money. The census helps decide what infrastructure and services YOUR community will get: roads, schools, police, hospitals. If it's inaccurate, your community loses stuff it needs. On The Frontline, Professor Paul Spoonley tells us whether dropping the census is likely to be a smart move forward, or a big step backward.


https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-depth/564560/the-traditional-census-has-been-switched-off-what-happens-now


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Frontline Kiwi workers are struggling to pay for food and rent, while politicians are giving away billions to the very rich. Public services are being cut back, privatised, and sold off. This is not how you build a stronger, healthier, or safer society. It’s time to stop the vandalism and rebuild NZ. Join Dr Gary Payinda and guests on The Frontline.