Geographic boundaries are provided in spatial formats and as non-spatial classifications.
Access geographic boundaries through the Stats NZ geographic data service
Use the to view, access, or download geographic boundary files.
lists the most up-to-date versions of geographies maintained by Stats NZ.
Download the file of the 2025 meshblock concorded to selected meshblock years, current higher geographies, and some historic geographies.
View geographic boundaries
Use the to view how different Stats NZ geographic boundaries are related, and the changes made to boundaries over time.
Access geographic classifications
Use to view and download classifications and concordances for geographies in non-spatial formats.
Definitions and metadata
defines Stats NZ’s geographic classifications.
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 2026 will be released in December 2025.
