New Zealand has several pieces of policy that have been endorsed by the Cabinet to support open government and the release of open data. These policies and principles are helpful to understand to support agency discussions relating to opening up data and improving transparency.
Data.govt.nz allows people to request open data from agencies with a data request form. This guidance page helps agencies resolve data requests they receive by using the response features built into data.govt.nz.
In July 2020, the ‘Algorithm charter for Aotearoa New Zealand’ was released with the intention of increasing public confidence and visibility on the use of algorithms…
Stats NZ's dashboard for March 2019 quarter which highlights key deliverables for its data leadership role under the Government Chief Data Steward function.
A data stewardship framework enables government to better manage and use the data it holds on behalf of New Zealanders.
The Action Plan took effect on 1 July 2017, following public consultation, and sets out goals and initiatives to 30 June 2020. It has been updated to include initiatives for implementing the principles of the international Open Data Charter.
Stats NZ is holding workshops for open data users next week: come along to share, learn and rub shoulders with other people who share your interest in open data.
We’re looking for new people to join the Data Ethics Advisory Group. Read more to find out how you can be part of a group that provides advice to government agencies, helps maximise the opportunities and benefits from new and emerging uses of data, and advises on responsibly managing potential risk and harm.
Up-to-date links to information, data, and work to support the Aotearoa NZ data system. For instance, the data portal, open data catalogue, data registry, and all-of-government data and information work registry.
We’re excited to announce that the data.govt.nz makeover is very nearly finished – from early 2019, the site will look quite different, and have some more exciting (we think) changes under the hood.