District Wellbeing:
Hamilton

Wellbeing Frameworks

Data and Knowledge

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i. An adequate description of the dataset
A quarterly snapshot of key socio-economic indicators for the Hamilton City District.

ii. The source(s) of information
Dot Loves Data

For more detailed information and to explore options for more bespoke reports go to:
www.dotlovesdata.com/

iii.  The date when the data was collected and the expected update frequency
May 2023
Updated continuously

iv. Any use or publication restrictions, including cultural restrictions
None

v. A contact person or organisation
Hello@dotlovesdata.com

vi. Any quality/data health warnings
No

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. An adequate description of the dataset
The need to have social and demographic data about communities increased following the adverse weather events that impacted communities across the North Island in early 2023. Following these events and to support communities as they recover, the Social Wellbeing Agency developed a data explorerto bring a range of information together for decision-makers. 

ii. The source(s) of information
Social Wellbeing Agency
www.swa.govt.nz/what-we-do/community-insights-explorer/

iii.  The date when the data was collected and the expected update frequency
2023
Updated continuously

iv. Any use or publication restrictions, including cultural restrictions
None

v. A contact person or organisation
info@swa.govt.nz

vi. Any quality/data health warnings
No

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i. An adequate description of the dataset
The purpose of this study is to understand the wellbeing of Hamilton residents in 12 community profile areas, to  understand their views and sentiments of residents in  Hamilton City and track key indicators so that public products  and services can be improved over time by the Hamilton City  Council.

ii. The source(s) of information
Hamilton City Council
www.hamilton.govt.nz/your-city/data-and-statistics/understanding-our-community/quality-of-life-survey/

iii.  The date when the data was collected and the expected update frequency
2022
2024

iv. Any use or publication restrictions, including cultural restrictions
None

v. A contact person or organisation
www.hamilton.govt.nz/contact-us/

vi. Any quality/data health warnings
No

Progress Reports

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i. An adequate description of the dataset
The Quality of Life survey was first conducted in 2003, repeated in 2004 and has been undertaken every two years since. The number of participating councils has varied each time.

Nine councils participated in the 2022 Quality of Life survey project, as follows:

  • Auckland Council

  • Hamilton City Council

  • Tauranga City Council

  • Hutt City Council

  • Porirua City Council

  • Wellington City Council

  • Christchurch City Council

  • Dunedin City Council

  • Greater Wellington Regional Council

ii. The source(s) of information
The Quality of Life Project | Rangahau te Korou o te Ora
www.qualityoflifeproject.govt.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/FINAL-QOL-8-City-Topline-Report_17-October-2022.pdf

iii.  The date when the data was collected and the expected update frequency
2022
2024

iv. Any use or publication restrictions, including cultural restrictions
None

v. A contact person or organisation
www.qualityoflifeproject.govt.nz/contact-us/

vi. Any quality/data health warnings
No