A first-of-its-kind report provides valuable insights into the use of algorithms in government agencies.
In June 2016, the Open Government Information & Data Programme conducted a nationwide survey asking people the top 10 datasets they would like to see released.
Our data and performance analyst reviews the results from the first data.govt.nz community feedback survey. Find out what users want and how we're planning to improve data.govt.nz.
The minutes for each meeting of the Data Ethics Advisory Group from 2026, grouped by date, are summarised here.
March 2026
Meeting summaries from 2025
Meeting summaries from 2024
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A cross-government review is underway to increase the transparency and accountability of how government uses algorithms – to help improve the lives of New Zealanders.
Data.govt.nz helps people discover, collect, manage, use, share, re-use data. Learn about our history, the technology we use, and the partnership with DIA that makes it all possible.
As such we are considering implementing a basic technical quality framework on data.govt.nz and would like your feedback on whether this approach would be useful, whether you are a data...
Standards that will become mandatory for government departments have been selected for Māori business, ethnicity, Māori descent and iwi. Read more about what standards have been selected and next steps here.
We need your feedback - when looking for relevant data, what extra information would help? The draft government data register may give you some ideas.
This year, groups from around the country took part in International Open Data Day, working on everything from writing tutorials and feedback, to building front ends, to sharing knowledge and discussing books.