Learn what data is and why it is important, and learn about some of the related terms, principles, and frameworks.
Up-to-date links to information, data, and work to support the Aotearoa NZ data system. For instance, the data portal, open data catalogue, data registry, and all-of-government data and information work registry.
The following articles are from the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation's March 2026 newsletter.
The process for selecting mandated data standards (previously called Data Content Requirements, or DCRs) has been updated and approved by the Information Group.
Terms of reference for the Mandated Standards Implementation and Review Committee (IRC).
The IRC is a cross-agency group that advises on whether a standard should be mandated for use by Public Service Departments and Departmental Agencies.
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.
Learn about the decisions you need to make before creating a data dictionary and the tools that might help. Explore examples of data dictionaries published by…
The Action Plan took effect on 1 July 2017, following public consultation, and sets out goals and initiatives to 30 June 2020. It has been updated to include initiatives for implementing the principles of the international Open Data Charter.
This report seeks to strengthen the Māori-Crown relationship by building understanding of Māori perspectives on data storage. It also aims to inform discussions and guide government agencies in their decision-making about storing data.