In April 2024, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) published a guide to help national statistical offices understand the importance of data stewardship and their changing roles as data stewards.
Protecting the confidentiality of information people supply is essential to retaining public trust and confidence in the system. Without cooperation, willingness to provide data can be too low and threaten its accuracy or the usefulness.
Minister for Statistics James Shaw has announced a public consultation on a proposed algorithm charter for government agencies.
Terms of reference for the Mandated Standards Implementation and Review Committee (IRC).
Open data discussion forums, websites and meetups where you can get (and share) information and ideas about the innovative use of open data.
As emergency response agencies sift through the embers of the recent Pigeon Valley Fire, the lessons are again clear: reliable information, consistent communication and open data…
Open Data Meetups in NZ are for sharing the passion and success around the release of open data with like-minded people.
Early in April (prior to our launch of data.govt.nz), I met with Stu Smith and Helen Donaldson from the Auckland Council open data Community of Practice to demo and discuss...
We follow rules and guidelines when using bulleted and numbered lists on data.govt.nz to make sure that you can easily understand both their purpose and meaning.
Purpose…
An app that aims to make workplaces safer by showing nearby dangers, so employees can be prepared and keep themselves safe.