What if I refuse to take part in a census?
Filling in census forms is required by law. Under the Statistics Act 1975, everyone in New Zealand on census day must fill in a census form. You could be fined if you don't participate or if you provide false or incomplete information.
If legal action becomes necessary, the fine is up to $500, with a further $20 a day for each day after conviction until the person completes the forms.
The accuracy of the census depends on everyone in New Zealand filling in their forms and answering all questions that apply.
Our policy is to encourage you to comply with the law. As a last resort Statistics NZ may prosecute people who actively refuse to fill in their forms or provide false information.作者: 明天會更好 时间: 2013-2-27 15:16:41