This is the first report-back and review of the Open Data Implementation Plan launched in March 2018 to support joining the International Open Data Charter.
At the closing of the Open Government Data Programme, Stats NZ commissioned Martin Jenkin to carry out an independent review of the Open Data Programme. The…
The New Zealand Open Data Meetups, despite COVID-19 lockdown, were able to safely gather and talk about experiences, data frustrations and ideas to help in these unusual times.
This briefing outlined options for a government response to the recommendations from the Algorithm assessment report. Officials reviewed a discussion document about the report and consulted…
In May 2005, Environment Canterbury began releasing public transport data for re-use. The data includes route details, bus stop locations, scheduling details, as well as the real time bus estimated time of arrivals (ETAs).
"Open by default" is a term bandied around when talking about open data policy. I find the phrase often helps lift the barriers rather than bring them down but if...
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.
In July 2020, the ‘Algorithm charter for Aotearoa New Zealand’ was released with the intention of increasing public confidence and visibility on the use of algorithms…
Kia ora.
I’ve been working with the Department of Internal Affairs, and the Privacy Commissioner, on how the government uses data, and analytical tools like algorithms.
Algorithms are…
The 'COVID-19 data and information activity catalogue' describes data and information work currently underway across the system. The catalogue is managed by the Stats NZ COVID-19 data collaboration team.