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In this issue
• New format for newsletter
• Mäori Social Survey Discussion Document
• GSS data dictionary
• Key Findings: Sustainable Development
• ANZSIC 2006 Implementation
• Official Statistics Forum 2010
• Structural Change and the 65+ Population articles
• PANZ Conference 2009
• New Zealand definition of homelessness
• Web Stats! seminar series
• Release calendar
• Contact us





New format for newsletter
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new online format and design.

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in the past.

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Key Findings: Sustainable Development
In addition to the release of the report Measuring New Zealand's
Progress Using a Sustainable Development Approach: 2008, a brochure is
also available online that presents 16 key findings from the report.

It assesses whether New Zealand is moving towards or away from
sustainable development using four main questions; how well do we
live, how well are resources distributed, how efficiently are we using
our resources, and what are we leaving behind for our children?




Official Statistics Forum 2010
Every few years the users and producers of official statistics meet to
share their knowledge and experience of the Official Statistics System
(OSS).

The Official Statistics Forum will be held in Wellington across two
days, 24–25 March 2010. The theme of the forum is realising the value
of official statistics. The event will feature a mix of keynotes
speakers, panel discussions, and concurrent sessions.

We now welcome the submission of papers for the concurrent sessions by
those working in any area of official statistics: production, analysis
or representation. Abstracts should be submitted by Monday 14
September. For more information about the submission process click
here.





PANZ Conference 2009
The biennial Population Association of New Zealand (PANZ) Conference
will be held in Wellington on Monday 31 August and Tuesday 1 September
2009. Registrations are still open. The theme this year is 'Distinct
Communities, Diverse Populations, Different Futures: Towards 2030′. We
have received over 50 papers and it is shaping up to be a full and
interesting two days.

The conference is of relevance to anyone who has an interest in
population trends and issues. This includes people studying, teaching
or working in the fields of demography, sociology, sustainability,
planning, geography, and economics, and local and central government
researchers, planners and policy makers.

Go to the PANZ website for more details.



Release calendar
For a list of recent and upcoming releases,
see the Statistics NZ release calendar.

Contact us
For more information or answers to any questions you may have, please
contact our Information Centre:
Phone: 0508 525 525 (toll-free)
Email: in...@stats.govt.nz


Mäori Social Survey Discussion Document
Statistics New Zealand has released He Kohinga Whakaaro / Mäori Social
Survey Discussion Document. This paper outlines a proposal to develop
a Mäori Social Survey that focuses on addressing a number of key
social and cultural information needs. The purpose of this discussion
paper is to confirm that these information needs are correct, by
seeking your feedback on the proposal to develop a Mäori Social
Survey. A draft model for collecting information is also outlined for
your comment.
Submissions should be sent by the end of September 2009, in order to
be fully considered. Statistics NZ will decide the final content of
the survey.
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GSS data dictionary
Data from the first New Zealand General Social Survey (GSS) will be
released on 29 October 2009. The GSS is a multidimensional survey of
well-being. It is a biennial survey with data collected for 12 months
beginning with the first GSS in April 2008. First products will
include a 'Hot Off The Press', Table Builder tables and a
Confidentialised Unit Record File (CURF).

If you are interested in using the microdata available through the
CURF or the Data Lab, please email social.c...@stats.govt.nz.
Shortly we'll be releasing a draft data dictionary that we can email
to you so that you can make early applications to access the data as
soon as it is released.


ANZSIC 2006 Implementation:
Statistics NZ's Suite of Labour Market Measures
The 2006 edition of the Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial
Classification (ANZSIC), which updates the 1993 and 1996 (New Zealand-
use) versions, is currently being implemented to Statistics NZ
industry-based collections. More information on ANZSIC06, including
the main changes from ANZSIC96, can be found here. For details of the
actual classification, see the ANZSIC06 classification and index of
primary activities.

In November, the following labour market measures will be published
under the ANZSIC06 classification:

Quarterly Employment Survey (QES)
The QES will provide results based on the ANZSIC06 classification with
its next release (September 2009 quarter) on 3 November 2009. For
further information please email the QES team in the Work, Knowledge
and Skills business unit at: q...@stats.govt.nz. See the Quarterly
Employment Survey: June 2009 quarter Hot Off the Press for the latest
results.

Labour Cost Index
The Labour Cost Index (salary and wage rates) for the September 2009
quarter will also be released on 3 November using ANZSIC06. The
Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations
(ANZSCO) will also be implemented at the same time. For more
information please see the commentary section in the Labour Cost Index
(Salary and Wage Rates): June 2009 quarter Hot Off the Press. Or
contact in...@stats.govt.nz.

Household Labour Force Survey
From the September 2009 quarter, the Household Labour Force Survey
will also provide industry results based on ANZSIC06 and occupation
results based on ANZSCO. The September quarter results will be
released on 5 November 2009. For further information please email the
HLFS team in the Work, Knowledge and Skills business unit at:
hl...@stats.govt.nz. See the Household Labour Force Survey: June 2009
quarter Hot Off the Press for the latest results.
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Structural Change and the 65+ Population articles
Structural Change and the 65+ Population contains a series of articles
that give a statistical overview of the impact of compositional change
in the age structure of New Zealand's population, with a special
emphasis on those aged 65 years and over (the 65+ population). It
draws on information from a number of statistical collections as well
as New Zealand and international research.


New Zealand definition of homelessness
The New Zealand definition of homelessness was developed to be adopted
and applied by a wide range of users. In a country where housing
services are delivered by a range of providers in both government and
the community, the definition aims to assist those diverse
organisations develop consistent approaches to collecting and
reporting data.

The current definition does not purport to be a full and final
definition of all information that may be relevant in relation to
homelessness, and the associated classification is draft only.
Statistics NZ will continue to monitor and review the definition over
time so that any gaps can be identified and refinements applied where
necessary.
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Web Stats! seminar series
Registrations for our Web Stats! seminar series are going strong.
Don't forget you can still register – visit the Web Stats! seminars
page to see if a seminar will be held in your region.

These free seminars will be held during August–October 2009 and have
been developed so we can show you how to navigate our new website and
how to use our online tools to easily access our information. The
presentations are informal and the content is designed to benefit
everyone, from first-time users of statistics to those with more
experience.







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