The open government information and data programme has concluded. But the lessons from the programme will inform our ongoing commitment and work toward open government data, which endures under the Chief Government Data Steward.
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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New open data files make it easier to analyse contract award notices published on the Government Electronic Tenders Service (GETS).
Some big changes are underway that will have very positive impacts on open government data in New Zealand.
The first iteration of the Government Data System Future Design Narrative provides an early-stage ideation of what the Aotearoa New Zealand government data system could look like in future.
Minister for Statistics James Shaw has announced a public consultation on a proposed algorithm charter for government agencies.
Give your feedback on the proposed open government data dashboard for the Open Government Partnership National Action Plan.
Valuable guidance on the licensing and release of publicly funded software as open source (publicly accessible and legally re-usable).The policy is an extension to the popular NZGOAL framework for licensing in government.
Engagement with data users is a key part of the Open Government Data Action Plan, because it helps to understand and prioritise what data users want.
The Open Government Data Dashboard shows progress in the maturity of management and release of data across government.