So, anyone who are residing in NZ today/tonight will be required to complete the NZ Census 2006 form...
just wondering, how many of you will answer "Other > New Zealander" in the question about your ethnic group? Or others that are not better categorised to the provided list?
Personally, I think it is important for all New Zealand Citizens to stick together and acknowledge the proper recognition for being a "New Zealander"...
Many a time, when you look at other countries' form, especially ones that asking for your nationality. Many have options of e.g. Australian, Malaysian, Singaporean, American, Mexican, French, British even New Zealander etc etc... but you never ever see the option "New Zealander" on our NZ forms -- what we get is the faction of New Zealand European, Maori, Samoan, Fijian or any other smaller group...
I hope this would help you all to think a bit about this question tonight, when you answering the question about your ethnic group. Choose Other > and write New Zealander and be recognised as the people of New Zealand.