Structure of the panel discussion Objectives of labelling

Structure of the panel discussion • • • Objectives of labelling Subject of labelling Labelling in the context of TQM Governance structure How many labels?

Tier 1 statistics • Essential to central government decision making • Are of high public interest • Need to meet public expectations of impartiality and statistical quality • Require long term continuity of the data • Provide international comparability or meet international statistical obligations.

Structure of the panel discussion • • • Objectives of labelling Subject of labelling Labelling in the context of TQM Governance structure How many labels?

Labeling of Statistics Ron Mc. Kenzie

Structure of the panel discussion • • • Objectives of labelling Subject of labelling Labelling in the context of TQM Governance structure How many labels?

Objectives • differentiate and label official statistics • strengthen the system of official statistics • strengthen the statistical leadership of the Government Statistician • identify a set of key performance measures for NZ. • apply a consistent standards, protocols and poliicies • streamline release procedures • retain important official statistical data as an enduring national resource, • ensure greater access to this resource for a range of users • coordinate suveys through a notification system • more effectively manage on ‘a whole of government basis’ respondent burden from official surveys

Labels • Official Statistics • Tier 1 • Statistics New Zealand