Cabinet paper – Modernising the Integrated Data Infrastructure to support social investment

The following Cabinet paper, attachment and associated minutes detail a decision concerning modernising the Integrated Data Infrastructure.

The Government has funded a modernisation option that is focused on core technology and essential capability to support key uses of the IDI, including social investment.

The following papers have been approved for proactive release by the Minister of Statistics, Hon Scott Simpson:

• Cabinet paper: Modernising the Integrated Data Infrastructure to Support Social Investment
• Appendix Three – Detailed Business Case – Modernising the IDI to support social investment
• Social Outcomes Committee Minute, SOU-26-MIN-0020, 25 March 2026
• Final Cabinet Minute, CAB-26-MIN-0097, 30 March 2026

Please note that some content has been withheld under section 9(2)(f)(iv) of the Official Information Act 1982. Content out of scope has also been redacted.