Chris McDowall
Data journalist
Chris McDowall is a data journalist for the New Zealand Herald
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Check out Chris’s latest content
'Ridiculous': 16-day PCR testing delays revealed
The delays likely meant Covid-positive Kiwis went without clinical and welfare support.
Vaccine Tracker: How many Kiwis have been vaccinated?
Track the progress of NZ's Covid-19 vaccination efforts compared with other countries.
Covid positivity rate jumps as New Zealand reports record new cases
'Something is definitely changing.'
The Big Boost: Ashley Bloomfield on boosters, Omicron and what comes next
Bloomfield has thrown down the gauntlet, will Kiwis rise to the challenge?
Child vaccinations: What regions are falling behind?
A full breakdown of child vaccination levels across the country.
Inequity emerging early in Auckland's 5-11yo vaccine rollout
Schools are understood to play a big role in making the rollout more equitable.
Inside the Covid data: Siouxsie Wiles on the key numbers to watch over summer
Microbiologist interprets the Herald's Covid-19 graphs.
Vaccinations around the world: Where does Auckland stand?
City hits 90 per cent double-jab milestone but work needed in vulnerable communities.
Vaccination by area: Which parts of NZ are lagging behind?
Find out how your suburb's vaccination levels compare.
Experts: 90% vaccination possible by Xmas despite falling first-dose levels
Will New Zealand be able to reach 90 per cent by Christmas?
Transmission Gully: Your chance to fly through the long-awaited motorway
Scroll through an interactive map to see what Transmission Gully will look like.
Why Māori inequity in the Covid jab rollout could be even worse
There is a 12 per cent population difference in the health data compared to the Census.
More people rushed to hospital with Covid compared to last year's outbreak
The ratio of those critically ill has remained much lower, data reveals.
'Literally off the charts': Analysing the strange power of Ardern's map, graphs
An analysis of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's use of visual aids in press conferences.
Vaccinations 339% ahead of plan? The truth behind the numbers
Can it be possible for vaccinations to be so far ahead of schedule?
The staggering amount taxpayers spend on drink-driving crashes
'Road deaths aren't just numbers,' police boss says.
700,000 Kiwis over 60 haven't had first Covid jab
Many people over 65 years old have been frustrated at being unable to get vaccinated.
School choice interactive: Where do the kids in your neighbourhood go?
Most low-decile schools in Auckland continue to suffer from middle-class flight.
Watch: How much rents have risen, who's paying most
Auckland rents up 45%, Wellington up 53%
Interactive: 40 years of sky-high house prices - how your region compares
How did house prices in New Zealand become so expensive?
Analysis: Ministry's vaccine rollout chart 'illustrative' only
Data specialist Chris McDowall asks why unreliable chart was used to show vaccine rollout.
Analysis: Is New Zealand's vaccine rollout on track?
Intriguing questions hidden among the statistics.
Analysis: Why is the Govt not sharing vaccination data with the public?
Data specialist Chris McDowall asks why we are waiting for numbers on the vaccine rollout.