Ngā Raraunga Tuwhera Open data

Open data is digital non-personal data that anyone can use and share, anytime and anywhere. Data must be trustworthy, well-managed and up to date.

Why data should be open

Data challenges us to see what's around us. It enables us to understand how our experiences may be different from others. Although numbers alone do not solve anything, they're a vital piece of the puzzle, and working with data is often a good first step to understanding a situation's context and complexity.

The benefits of open data

Open data benefits government, the private sector and the public. It also supports exploration, insight and invention of better products and services to improve everyday life and encourage business growth. Open data can help to:

• improve government by increasing transparency
• empower citizens so they can participate in government decisions
• create opportunities for citizens and organisations by promoting economic growth and job creation
• solve public problems by giving citizens and policymakers access to data-driven evidence.