This page lays out the refreshed roadmap for the government data system of Aotearoa NZ. The roadmap was published as part of the Government Data System Strategy and Roadmap 2021.
Purpose
When to use this guidance?
Why is this guidance needed?
Making an informed decision to release open source software
What to consider?
Motivations to release government open source software
Concerns about…
At the fifth community of practice wānanga we reminded ourselves of the Charter Maturity Model and discussed our agencies’ maturity assessments, we learnt about one agency’s experience of the implications of vendors’ using AI, and reported on our progress and how we can support one another.
The data.govt.nz, Open Data Programme and Stats NZ teams got together at the Service Innovation Lab last week to share experiences, compare notes and ideate around models that could serve users better in data discovery and use.
While the Centre doesn’t provide ethics training courses, there are several data ethics courses targeting various analytical functions.
The following articles are from the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation's March 2026 newsletter.
The IG is a cross-agency group chaired by leaders in the Public Service. The group aims to increase the effectiveness of Public Service by strengthening the leadership of the government data system.
Background
Ministerial press release: Guidelines unlock govt software for innovation
Loomio discussion: NZGOAL Software Extension
Case study: NZGOAL Software Extension consultation process
Consultation archive and analytics report | data pack
NZGOAL software extension…
As the agency leading New Zealand’s data, Stats NZ’s quarterly dashboard profiles what we’re doing to support our role as the lead agency for New Zealand’s data.
We need your feedback - when looking for relevant data, what extra information would help? The draft government data register may give you some ideas.