NavGeneral InfoEmail Print Original or alternative title New Zealand Census of Population and Dwelling Geography New Zealand (NZL) Coverage type Country Time period covered 01/1986 - 12/1986 Data type Census Summary Censuses provide population numbers, household or family size and composition, and information on sex and age distribution. They often include other demographic, economic and health-related topics as well. Keywords Education, Ethnicity, Income, Population Citation Suggested citation New Zealand Population and Housing Census 1986. GHDx Entry last modified on: Mar 7, 2022