Statistical standard for geographic areas 2018 (SSGA18) replaces the 1992 standard, which was published as the New Zealand Standard Areas Classification 1992 (NZSAC92).

The statistical standard for geographic areas is to be used from 2018. It defines the Stats NZ input and output geographic classifications and describes their primary purposes, and sets out requirements and guidelines for the creation and maintenance of statistical geographies.

The Statistical standard for meshblock is part of SSGA18.

Available files
Read the standard online or download the PDF from 'Available files'.

Citation
Statistics New Zealand (2017). Statistical standard for geographic areas 2018. Retrieved from www.stats.govt.nz.  

ISBN 978-1-98-852841-0 (online)
Published 7 December 2017