Government’s open data gets $7.2 million boost
Statistics minister Scott Simpson has announced funding of $7.2 million over the next three years to speed the release of government data under the government’s open data initiative.
Statistics minister Scott Simpson has announced funding of $7.2 million over the next three years to speed the release of government data under the government’s open data initiative.
The district council for the North Island community of Horowhenua has implemented Authority 7 the latest version of the Authority local government management software from UK company Civica, reducing the time taken to deliver its land information memorandum (LIM) report from 10 days to, on average, half a day.
“Most local government leaders are canny enough to understand that they won’t be able to go it alone during the coming years..."
Local councils throughout New Zealand can now get free access to a new online library that allows them to share their process knowledge and experience with other councils.
Digital Development NZ, the new umbrella organisation for the ICT industry, will provide “a clear, independent voice, right to the top levels of government” says ICT Minister David Cunliffe, who formally launched the organisation and its Council last week.
Local government specialist Civica has acquired Fujitsu’s local authorities business in Australia and New Zealand.
Wellington City Council staff are working on a business case for the city’s broadband network and looking to a date in late February to present the plan to councillors, says senior strategic adviser Carolina Rodriguez.