Hi, I work on New Zealand’s open data programme.
Open data is data that anyone can use and share.
It’s about people. It’s about land, natural resources, infrastructure,…
"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...
New Zealand has several pieces of policy that have been endorsed by the Cabinet to support open government and the release of open data. These policies and principles are helpful to understand to support agency discussions relating to opening up data and improving transparency.
A brochure highlighting development of an operational Data Governance Framework. This fact sheet was published by Stats NZ in March of 2019.
Fact sheet: Operational Data Governance…
Social enterprises and charities are well placed to benefit from Open Data. Unlike their for-profit contemporaries, social enterprises and charities prioritise the creation of social value over economic value.
A cross-government review, undertaken in 2018, of how government uses algorithms to improve the lives of New Zealanders.
The Declaration on Open and Transparent Government was approved by Cabinet on 8 August 2011.
Kia ora koutou, I’m Liz MacPherson, Government Statistician and Chief Executive of Stats New Zealand, New Zealand’s official data and statistics agency.
My role as Government Statistician…
The Government Chief Data Steward role supports the use of data as a resource across government to help deliver better services to New Zealanders. It’s held by the Chief Executive of Stats NZ Colin Lynch.
After 10 years dedicated service, data.govt.nz is undergoing a transformation to ensure it’s got the right resources to build data management know-how as New Zealand heads into its digital future.