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As in the 1990 census the category Native Hawaiian was available for the first time and many with Native Hawaiian blood made that choice.

In the next NZ Census, due on Mar 6 this year, while the option to identify oneself s Maori is, of course, available, the option to identify oneself as Pakeha has, somewhat controversially, been removed. Many New Zealanders whose European ancestors arrived here in the mid-1800's, feel that the designation NZ European is misleading, as many feel no kinship with Europe, and appreciated being able to use a uniquely New Zealand designation.