Geographic boundaries are provided in spatial formats and as non-spatial classifications.
Access geographic boundaries through the New Zealand STATLAS portal
Use the New Zealand STATLAS portal to access geographic boundaries for 2026. The release will be available by 1 January 2026 on ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World.
Access geographic boundaries through the Stats NZ geographic data service
Use the Stats NZ geographic data service to view, access, or download geographic boundary files.
Current geographic boundaries table lists the most up-to-date versions of geographies maintained by Stats NZ.
Download the Geographic areas table 2026 (CSV) file of the 2026 meshblock concorded to selected meshblock years, current higher geographies, and historic geographies.
View geographic boundaries
Use the Stats NZ geographic boundary viewer to view how different Stats NZ geographic boundaries are related, and the changes made to boundaries over time.
Access geographic classifications
Use Ariā to view and download classifications and concordances for geographies in non-spatial formats.
Definitions and metadata
Statistical standard for geographic areas 2023 (updated December 2023) defines Stats NZ's geographic classifications.
Geographic hierarchy diagram provides information about statistical, administrative, electoral, and analytical geographies, which form a hierarchy of geographic areas that cover all of New Zealand.
Technical enquiries
Next release
Geographic boundaries annual release: As at 1 January 2027 will be released in December 2026.
