Dashboard - December 2018 quarter [PDF 1.28 MB]
Open datasets released on data.govt.nz:
In December 2018 quarter – 311
In December 2017 quarter – 109
Total open datasets as at 31 December 2018: 6,389
New Zealand is currently ranked seventh equal (with Japan) on the Global Open Data Barometer, ahead of the USA and Germany. The top three countries are Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia.
Number of approved or in progress Datalab research project applications (opportunities to put New Zealand’s data to good use):
December 2018 quarter – 20
December 2017 quarter – 16
Number of engagements supporting government and organisations to manage and use data:
December 2018 quarter: 50 (Government: 40, other organisations: 10)
Includes multiple interactions on different pieces of work.
Stats NZ collaborated with the State Services Commission and Ministry for Women on Organisational gender pay gaps: Measurement and analysis guidelines. Reviewed by more than 25 public and private sector organisations, these voluntary guidelines encourage and show organisations how to analyse gender pay gaps.
Organisational gender pay gaps: Measurement and analysis guidelines
Cabinet empowered the Government Chief Data Steward (GCDS) – a role held by the Chief Executive of Stats NZ – with a mandate to:
The GCDS’ approach to data leadership will continue to be through collaboration and partnership across government.
Stats NZ has developed the Data and Statistical Capability Framework – a conceptual framework describing the data and analytic capabilities required by those who manage, and interact with, government-held data. The framework provides users with a common language to discuss these capabilities.
As well as informing workforce planning and enabling users to identify capability strengths and gaps for individuals and teams, it contributes to career progression by identifying development opportunities within and across government.
More than 45 senior leaders from across government attended our free December 2018 workshop.
Environment Canterbury (ECan) shared their experiences of partnering with Stats NZ’s Data Capability Hub to develop a data strategy, which they can use to inform their work programme.
Orbica presented a case study on ECan’s use of data visualisation for public consultation on their long-term plan.
Press release: Orbica's new project for Environment Canterbury brings rates to life
Public consultation on the review of the Statistics Act 1975 closed in November 2018, with 600 people having their say through formal submissions and a short poll. A summary of submissions will be published on the Stats NZ website when available.
High level snapshot from the short poll:
Towards new data and statistics legislation: consultation
Data.govt.nz has a new look and feel, including new colours and layout. As the starting place for data conversations in New Zealand, the website is being expanded to give easy access to datasets and data-related information and resources to help people improve how they manage, use, and release data as New Zealand heads into its digital future.
Complementing stats.govt.nz, Stats NZ’s data-related work sits alongside content from the broader data and analytics community.
A collaboration with the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) means the website is run by both agencies, with DIA retaining responsibility for the data catalogue. Datasets from 158 organisations are accessible as open data (data that’s freely available to be used, reused, and redistributed by anyone for any purpose).
Stats NZ is responsible for developing resources on data management and for ensuring the right protections and safeguards are in place for New Zealand’s data.
Work is underway on new content and enhancements to the data catalogue.
Total connections in December 2018 quarter: 12
Towards new data and statistics legislation: consultation
Dashboard - September 2018 quarter [PDF 1.27 MB]
Dashboard - June 2018 quarter [PDF 1.42 MB]