The fallout from the botched 2018 census has politicians and Stats NZ going into damage control. An independent report has highlighted problems with the department's leadership, and how the transition to an online census was handled.Stats NZ's chief executive, Liz MacPherson, has announced her resignation - saying she is taking full responsibility. Distinguished Professor Paul Spoonley speaks with Karyn about the concerning data gaps and the implications for how funding is allocated, how electorate boundaries are drawn up, and how decisions are made.
Distinguished Professor Paul Spoonley Photo: Supplied
