The first MIFAS survey was open between
September and December 2017, and round
two went out between April and November
2020. Round 2 MIFAS data collection occurred
during the COVID-19 pandemic in Aotearoa
New Zealand. Round two MIFAS respondents were experiencing a variety of lockdown levels at the time they were
completing their surveys. During the highest lockdown
level (Level 4), New Zealanders were asked not to leave
their homes other than for essential personal movement.
New Zealanders were asked to form “bubbles” and stay
within them (small groups of people, typically close family
members, who would be the only people in close contact
for the period of lockdown). Except for essential services,
including hospitals, essential health clinics, supermarkets
and pharmacies, all businesses were closed, as were schools
and universities, and childcare facilities.
During Level 3, people were instructed to stay home other
than for essential personal movement, including to go to work
or school if they have to, or for local recreation. When outside
of the home, physical distancing was required (i.e. distanced
one metre from other people) in schools and workplaces. People were allowed to expand their contacts to reconnect with close family/whānau and bring in caregivers or support isolated people. In Levels 1–2, restrictions loosened; however, life was still not normal, and people were asked to exercise social distancing and caution.

Te Rangahau o Te Tuakiri Māori me Ngā Waiaro ā-Pūtea/The Māori Identity and Financial Attitudes Study (MIFAS) is a longitudinal nationwide survey- based study of Māori identity
and attitudes towards society and economic development. (From the report). Record #7804