A data stewardship framework enables government to better manage and use the data it holds on behalf of New Zealanders.
This guide provides expanded information about the Data capability framework, including the levels of capability, descriptions of use, and example use cases.
We tested two concepts with a number of our users from the data community to extend the search so it includes results from both datasets and content. Read about our process and provide your feedback.
Data.govt.nz's datasets, organisations and groups can be accessed and queried as JSON date through the metadata API; this page describes how.
Read about the work involved to make a machine readable version of the Family Services Directory available on data.govt.nz and how it's being used to power other digital services.
The algorithm charter shows an enduring commitment for government agencies to use algorithms in a fair, ethical and transparent way.
The refreshed Data Strategy and Roadmap for Aotearoa NZ, commissioned by the Government Chief Data Steward and published by Stats NZ in September 2021.
This report summarises the self assessments of fourteen government agencies and their use of algorithms, focusing on areas that most directly impact decisions related to people.
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LINZ is provides charts and hydrographic services producing specialised nautical charts to aid safe navigation in New Zealand waters and certain areas of Antarctica and the South West Pacific.
The following articles are from the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation's May 2025 newsletter. The newsletter comes out quarterly, full of news, commentary, opinion, and education.