Obviously, data.govt.nz often includes numbers, dates, and times. To ensure that these are easy to read and understand, we follow clear rules and guidelines.
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The census is one of New Zealand’s most important data sources. Statistics NZ released aggregated, confidentialised data from the 2006 Census including information on age, ethnicity, income, workplace, dwelling size and other variables.
Turning data into visual narratives to share and help people understand complex information.
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…
The rules and guidelines for punctuation and grammar on data.govt.nz - these aim to increase the accessibility, readability, and usability of information.
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The mandated standard to be used to format date of birth data for sharing purposes.
Stats NZ and Social Wellbeing Agency hosted the most recent Raraunga Ara Rau session. Read more about the event here!
The sharing of open data stories raises awareness about open data and encourages new release and use. Recently Stats NZ commissioned engage2 to gather stories from current and potential users of open data.
Earlier this year Motu released new research that breaks down the rate of driver licence holders among different groups in in Aotearoa New Zealand.
The development of Ngā Tikanga Paihere relied heavily on the use of external key sources. We provide these key sources to help others curious about this kaupapa to explore.