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New data cards, top baby names, interactive game…

The 2025-2026 Census has officially reopened! Participation is available throughout the year, giving you lots of time to get involved.

Visit our website to register, prepare, take part, and explore the data

Teaching Resources

NEW: Year 4–6 Data Cards

We’ve created CensusAtSchool data cards for Year 4–6 students to go with the sets for Year 1–3 students.

Top NZ Baby Names: Noah & Isla

Explore the new rankings alongside historic datasets to see how Kiwi names have evolved. Perfect for a classroom discussion as everyone is learning new names. (See also: Interactive baby name graph for the US.)

The Evolution of Trust Game 

Recommended by Michael Walden. Learn more by checking out his 2025 Statistics Teachers’ Day keynote: Integrating Technology in the Classroom.

Have you seen or created a resource we should share? Let us know!

Have a wonderful week,
Rachel, Anne & Pip