Learn the basics about data dictionaries. What are they, what do they look like, and what could they include?
Having a conversationA data dictionary is a conversation…
Tikanga are appropriate customary practices or ‘layers of the culture’ developed by Māori communities and individuals and informed by common cultural values and concepts.
Some of the information published here on data.govt.nz contains original PDF print publications, supporting CSVs, images, and videos. We follow rules and guidelines to ensure that…
Data.govt.nz are proud to be a part of this years Open Data Day hosted at the National Library of New Zealand's Net.work space on Saturday, 4th March 2017 (mark it...
Kia ora. We’re partnering with iwi leaders and officials to co-design an approach to data governance that can be tested with, and transferred to, other sectors…
Let me tell you about the Statistics Act. It sets out the law for official statistics and it enables Stats New Zealand to provide access to…
A new Plan shows us what, when and how to measure digital development.
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.
The Government Chief Data Steward role supports the use of data as a resource across government to help deliver better services to New Zealanders. It’s held by the Chief Executive of Stats NZ Mark Sowden.
After 10 years dedicated service, data.govt.nz is undergoing a transformation to ensure it’s got the right resources to build data management know-how as New Zealand heads into its digital future.