The CODATA member organisation for New Zealand is the Royal Society Te Apārangi.
Royal Society Te Apārangi is an independent not-for-profit organisation that supports all New Zealanders to explore, discover and share knowledge. Its varied programmes provide funding and learning opportunities for researchers, teachers and school students, together with those who are simply curious about the world. To celebrate the discoveries of New Zealand researchers, the Society awards medals and elects research leaders and scholars in the fields of humanities, science and technology to its Academy. These experts help the Society to provide independent advice to New Zealanders and the government on issues of public concern. The Society publishes peer-reviewed journals and has a broad network of members and friends around New Zealand. It also fosters New Zealand’s involvement in international research.
Aotearoa New Zealand National Committee on Data in Research
Aotearoa New Zealand National Committee on Data in Research (CoDiR) is actively engaged in fostering a robust research data ecosystem. The core focus areas include shaping research data culture, promoting effective research data management (RDM) practices, and strengthening international collaborations related to data. CoDiR also plays a crucial role in bridging local and global data initiatives. Guided by its terms of reference, CoDiR maintains strong international ties with organizations like CODATA, World Data System (WDS), and the Research Data Alliance (RDA), facilitating communication of best practices, fostering participation in global events, and supporting delegates in building relationships with various data-oriented working groups.
CoDiR provides their regular updates and reports, detailing their activities, project work, new committee rosters, international collaborations, and responses to national consultations on the science system.
As an outcome of CoDiR’s work see The Research Data Landscape in Aotearoa New Zealand that provides a comprehensive review of research data landscape, emphasizing its unique considerations, particularly in relation to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and data sovereignty, and offers a phased strategy based on Nosek’s Pyramid of Social Change to strengthen the system and advance shared aspirations for improved outcomes in research data ecosystems, infrastructure, and cultures.
Chair of the Aotearoa New Zealand National Committee on Data in Research
Richard Hartshorn (Chair, CODATA)
richard.hartshorn@canterbury.ac.nz
Professor, School of Physical & Chemical Sciences, University of Canterbury; CODATA Vice President.
An international expert in the field of chemical nomenclature, a consultant for chemistry educators and textbook authors around the world. Passionate about science outreach. Research interests include anti-cancer drug design and systems of photoactivated delivery.
Please use this link to view the CoDiR Commmittee Members.
Page last reviewed: 2025-06-03.