We are always looking at how we can improve the quality and transparency of information on the Public Service. As part of this, we want to make sure people know when information will be available for them. On this page you’ll find a provisional calendar for all the standard datasets we expect to publish over the next few months. Please contact commission@publicservice.govt.nz with any queries.
Public Service data releases from October 2026 – March 2027
| Release month | Data releases | Provisional publication date |
|---|---|---|
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October |
Workforce data – June year release of key workforce metrics and analysis, including contractor and consultant expenditure |
Thursday 15 October |
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Kiwis Count Trust survey – September quarter results of trust in the Public Service |
Thursday 29 October |
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November |
Labour Cost Index – September quarter wage movements of public sector |
Thursday 19 November |
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December |
Workforce data – September quarter release of high-level data on number of FTE and spending on contractors and consultants |
Thursday 10 December |
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January |
Kiwis Count Trust survey – December quarter results of trust in the Public Service |
Thursday 28 January |
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February |
Labour Cost Index – December quarter wage movements of public sector |
Thursday 18 February |
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March |
OIA statistics – 6-months to December response rates and compliance with the OIA |
To be confirmed |