Data.govt.nz adopted an international data harvesting open standard (data.json) to automate agency dataset updates and additions. There are tools available to help generate the correct format and the open standard data schema is detailed with examples.
This guidance note provides practical advice for agencies when selecting the formats for releasing public information and data for re-use in accordance with the NZ Government Open…
1. What is NZGOAL?NZGOAL is an open access and open licensing framework that promotes the release for re-use of non-personal copyright works and non-copyright material held…
This briefing outlined options for a government response to the recommendations from the Algorithm assessment report. Officials reviewed a discussion document about the report and consulted…
This guidance note:
(a) sets out suggested paragraphs for insertion into requests for proposals, requests for tenders and requests for quotes (Notices of Procurement) that seek the…
The algorithm charter shows an enduring commitment for government agencies to use algorithms in a fair, ethical and transparent way.
The data confidentiality report which looks at best practice principles and methodology-related content, produced by Stats NZ.
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
Version…
The following articles are from the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation's May 2025 newsletter. The newsletter comes out quarterly, full of news, commentary, opinion, and education.
Have you ever wondered what NZGOAL is and how it applies to you or how it can benefit you?
Do you work for a government agency and…