What will things look like when open data is “working”? Entrepreneurs, businesses, researchers, community groups and individuals will be innovating, creating new insights and acting as informed participants in government decisions.
There are 15 key things you can do to ensure your data API is user-friendly.
Symbols, currency, and abbreviations help us communicate faster with those who know, but they also increase the risk of confusing people who aren't familiar. The following…
Ngā Tikanga Paihere aligns with the Data Stewardship Framework, guiding good data practice and building public trust and confidence. Currently, it is used alongside the 5 safes framework to help evaluate applications to microdata at Stats NZ.
A new Plan shows us what, when and how to measure digital development.
Obviously, data.govt.nz often includes numbers, dates, and times. To ensure that these are easy to read and understand, we follow clear rules and guidelines.
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We look at the latest results from the data.govt.nz community feedback survey, to find out what works for you, what doesn't, and how we can improve the experience of using data.govt.nz.
The metadata and many datasets on data.govt.nz are available for use via an Application Programming Interface (API). When using our API you need to know what you can and cannot do with the data and where to find technical documentation.
This draft guide explains what data and information management principles are, and outlines the principles used in the New Zealand government context.
Recently, we took some of your feedback and drafted some changes to the structure of our website. Before we confirm these changes, we want to make sure that they help you find the information and guidance you need to support your data practice.