About the transition from the Household Economic Survey to the Household Income and Living Survey – Stats NZ methods paper

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About the transition from the Household Economic Survey to the Household Income and Living Survey – methods paper

12 February 2026

This report introduces the Household Income and Living Survey (HILS) and outlines key differences with the Household Economic Survey (HES).

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About the transition from the Household Economic Survey to the Household Income and Living Survey

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