A data stewardship framework enables government to better manage and use the data it holds on behalf of New Zealanders.
Algorithms have an essential role to play in supporting the delivery of government services to people in New Zealand. The government must ensure that data ethics are embedded in its work, and always keep in mind the people and communities being serviced by these tools.
Today Stats NZ released the Algorithm Impact Assessment toolkit. Read more about the process designed to support informed decision-making about the benefits and risks of government use of algorithms.
This report seeks to strengthen the Māori-Crown relationship by building understanding of Māori perspectives on data storage. It also aims to inform discussions and guide government agencies in their decision-making about storing data.
Open data is a core component of our world’s increasing digital economy, providing opportunity to generate significant social and economic benefits to our society.
Sean Audain, Innovation Officer (Smart City) at Wellington City Council, talks about their open data journey and what they've learnt over the years at GovHack.
A cross-government working party developed the plan, using a prioritisation framework. The development was overseen by the Information Group.
The IG is a cross-agency group chaired by leaders in the Public Service. The group aims to increase the effectiveness of Public Service by strengthening the leadership of the government data system.
Getting started
Don’t repeat yourself
Where and how to publicly release your code?
What to include in your first code release
Working in the open
Safe configuration practices
Release early and often
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Stats NZ's quarterly data dashboard profiles key deliverables and how they contribute to the relevant visions of success:
innovation
data-driven decisions
valuable data.
The dashboard also documents the number of…