What is Community Pulse?
Community Pulse (CP) is a powerful digital platform that delivers data insights on key social, economic, and environmental factors shaping communities across New Zealand. By consolidating data from multiple sources into a single, accessible hub, it empowers policymakers, researchers, and community leaders to make informed, data-informed decisions.
Why We Reimagined it?
Access to reliable and up-to-date community data has long been a challenge. The reimagined Community Pulse Web Portal addresses this by enhancing usability, expanding access to critical datasets, and offering tailored solutions for organizations. The goal is to ensure that decision-makers at all levels can leverage the right insights at the right time to drive meaningful change.
Explore the New Community Pulse Web Portal.
Key Benefits of the Community Pulse Web Portal
1. Unlocking more Data for Smarter Decisions
The new CP portal offers free access to over 100 datasets across 9 key themes, covering essential areas like health, housing, education, and the environment. This expanded dataset allows decision-makers to track trends, identify challenges, and implement effective policies with greater confidence.
2. A Nationwide Overview at Your Fingertips
A standout feature of the upgraded CP portal is the free, nationwide summary dashboard. This high-level overview enables users to quickly grasp key trends across New Zealand, helping them to monitor shifts in population health, environmental conditions, and economic changes—all in one centralized location.
3. Real-Time Insights with Regular Updates
Timely, accurate data is crucial for effective decision-making. The CP portal now provides updates at different intervals—monthly, quarterly, and annually—depending on the data source. This ensures users always have access to the most current insights for policy development and strategic planning.
4. Branded Client Portals & Websites
Organizations now have the option to showcase their data under their own branding with dedicated client portals and websites. These customizable spaces allow clients to:
- present data with their own brand identity,
- control dashboard access levels (public, private, or restricted to logged-in users), and
- manage user permissions, create collections, and customize dashboard access through a self-service CMS portal.
This added flexibility ensures that organizations can present and manage their data in a way that aligns with their unique needs.
5. Subscription-based Custom Solutions for Organizations
For organizations needing more detailed insights, CP offers exclusive indicator dashboards available through subscription. Launching soon, these dashboards will provide granular, region-specific data to support targeted decision-making and community planning.
6. Seamless, Personalized Dashboard Access
The “My Dashboards” feature streamlines access to private dashboards, allowing users to quickly locate and interact with the data they have been granted access to—whether through Community Pulse or a client-branded site—enhancing workflow efficiency and data engagement.
7. Enhanced Experience for the User
The redesigned Community Pulse web portal prioritizes ease of use, featuring intuitive navigation and improved data visualization tools. Users can explore datasets, apply filters, and find relevant information faster and more efficiently, reducing barriers to data-informed decision-making.
Why Community Pulse Matters?
Community Pulse is more than just a data platform—it’s a dynamic tool designed to empower communities, businesses, and policymakers with actionable insights. By offering open access to a vast array of regularly updated datasets, CP enables users to monitor trends, assess challenges, and develop strategies that drive meaningful change.
With its reimagined design, CP delivers a seamless user experience, expanded access to critical data, and customizable solutions that cater to diverse needs. Whether you’re tracking economic shifts, evaluating housing conditions, or analyzing environmental patterns, CP equips you with the tools to make informed, data-driven decisions with confidence.
Explore the New Community Pulse Web Portal.
Data-informed decision-making is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. The new Community Pulse digital platform makes it easier than ever to access critical insights, empowering you to act with confidence. Whether you’re shaping policies, planning community initiatives, or driving business strategies, CP provides the clarity you need.
Visit Community Pulse today and see how data can drive real change.
