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It seems one can question the algorithms: NZ drafts charter for data ethics in the public sector

Communications & Technology

New Zealand's government has published a draft "algorithm charter for government agencies" that promises citizens fairness, transparency and accountability around how the government uses data…

Participatory public governance: why we need it, what it is, and how to do it (in that order)

By Pia Andrews

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For everything we do in public sectors, it is when we collaborate and draw on broader expertise and experiences that we get better outcomes. So,…

Designing better futures to better inform the present

By Pia Andrews

Editors' Picks

How often do you have a chance to think about the long-term impact of what you are doing right now? How often do you consider…

Australian and NZ info commissioners highlight importance of public information

By Shannon Jenkins

Communications & Technology

Information commissioners and ombuds from Australia and New Zealand have called on government agencies to do more to make information accessible to the public. As…

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What’s the most effective way to motivate staff? Performance pay schemes are trending again, but Allan Hawke saw distorted results

By Allan Hawke

Australian Capital Territory

Allan Hawke is aware of the argument that performance pay is supposed to work in organisations where rewards constitute a significant part of total remuneration,…

Confronting the challenge of collaboration in a world obsessed with being in opposition

By Paul Porteous

Australian Capital Territory

Rather than processes, it may be the clashing of values that has reduced our tolerance for engaging alternative perspectives. Social capital, the once-lauded holy grail…

Health department wins NZ’s top public service award

By Shannon Jenkins

Health

An initiative that improves the health of low-income families with housing has taken the top gong in New Zealand’s Spirit of Service Awards.

New law gives NZ police discretion not to prosecute drug users, but to offer addiction support instead

By Max Abbott

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New Zealand passed the Misuse of Drugs Amendment into law last month, giving police discretion to take a health-centred approach rather than prosecuting those in…

World Suicide Prevention Day: Australia and NZ show leadership

By Shannon Jenkins

Federal

Australian leaders have discussed suicide prevention in the wake of "alarming" new research, while the New Zealand government has announced a new Suicide Prevention Office.

Older Windows systems must be patched to avert another computer worm outbreak: ACSC

By Stephen Easton

Australian Capital Territory

The Australian Cyber Security Centre warns it is way past patching time for all users of Windows 7, Vista or XP, as well as Windows…

New Zealand launches plan to revive the health of lakes and rivers

By Troy Baisden

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New Zealand’s government released a plan to reverse the decline of iconic lakes and rivers this week. It proposes higher standards for water quality, interim…

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We have a collective responsibility to build environments in which children thrive. Here are five ways to work differently with families to help keep kids safe

By Annette Michaux

Australian Capital Territory

Annette Michaux and Nat Kendall-Taylor outline the five major strategies for moving forward on child protection that resulted from a major national research project involving…

Agencies see their data put to the test at GovHack

By Shannon Jenkins

Communications & Technology

This weekend, thousands of thinkers and creators from across Australia and New Zealand will solve public problems using open government data in the annual GovHack…

NZ forms agency to tackle cancer

By Shannon Jenkins

Health

The New Zealand Government has launched a Cancer Action Plan that includes establishing a new agency to make better cancer treatment more accessible for the…

Voter turnout at New Zealand local elections keeps falling, but paying people to vote could backfire

By Julia Talbot-Jones

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Last week, voter enrolment for the 2019 local government elections closed in New Zealand and concerns about low voter turnout resurfaced. The concerns about low…

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It seems one can question the algorithms: NZ drafts charter for data ethics in the public sector

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Participatory public governance: why we need it, what it is, and how to do it (in that order)

Designing better futures to better inform the present

Australian and NZ info commissioners highlight importance of public information

What’s the most effective way to motivate staff? Performance pay schemes are trending again, but Allan Hawke saw distorted results

Confronting the challenge of collaboration in a world obsessed with being in opposition

Health department wins NZ’s top public service award

New law gives NZ police discretion not to prosecute drug users, but to offer addiction support instead

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World Suicide Prevention Day: Australia and NZ show leadership

Older Windows systems must be patched to avert another computer worm outbreak: ACSC

New Zealand launches plan to revive the health of lakes and rivers

We have a collective responsibility to build environments in which children thrive. Here are five ways to work differently with families to help keep kids safe

Agencies see their data put to the test at GovHack

NZ forms agency to tackle cancer

Voter turnout at New Zealand local elections keeps falling, but paying people to vote could backfire