This report carries background information and the main results from New Zealand’s second Post-enumeration Survey (PES). The survey was conducted shortly after the 2001 Census of Population and Dwellings. Like the first PES in 1996, its main aim was to provide information on the completeness of census coverage – to gauge how many New Zealand residents were missed or counted more than once in the census. Statistics New Zealand intends to draw upon the PES results to adjust the population base for deriving post-censal population estimates and demographic projections. Users of census and population data will find this report informative and useful.
It is important to note that a post-enumeration survey is one aspect of examining the quality of census output and processes. As such, the 2001 PES will assist Statistics New Zealand in developing an enumeration strategy for the 2006 Census of Population and Dwellings.
I would like to acknowledge the contribution of all Statistics New Zealand staff who were involved with the development and implementation of the 2001 PES, the processing and analysis of the PES results, and the preparation of this publication. The cooperation of the New Zealand public in the successful conduct of the 2001 Post-enumeration Survey is also acknowledged.
Brian Pink
Government Statistician