Guidance and tutorials on using the data.govt.nz catalogue to publish open data listings. This includes a helpful checklist, general user help and specific 'how to' articles for New Zealand government agencies listing open datasets.
Getting started
Don’t repeat yourself
Where and how to publicly release your code?
What to include in your first code release
Working in the open
Safe configuration practices
Release early and often
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A new Plan shows us what, when and how to measure digital development.
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.
Guidance provided by the Data Ethics Advisory Group.
We’re looking for new people to join the Data Ethics Advisory Group. Read more to find out how you can be part of a group that provides advice to government agencies, helps maximise the opportunities and benefits from new and emerging uses of data, and advises on responsibly managing potential risk and harm.
Some big changes are underway that will have very positive impacts on open government data in New Zealand.
International Open Data Day, Wellington was held in the National Library of New Zealand on Saturday, 4th March.
Creating a joined-up, consistent, and transparent approach around how government collects, manages, and uses the data it holds on behalf of New Zealanders. This includes developing data policy, infrastructure, strategy, and planning as well as ensuring agencies have the capability and right skills to maximise the value they get from data.
New open data files make it easier to analyse contract award notices published on the Government Electronic Tenders Service (GETS).