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• ANGOA : Association of Non-Governmental Organisations of Aotearoa
  A coordinating and networking organisation for Non-Government Organisations in New Zealand. Information about conferences and forums, news and forthcoming events.
  
  
• Canterbury Development Corporation
  The Canterbury Development Corporation Ltd. (CDC) is the economic development and employment arm of the Christchurch City Council, which promotes and facilitates economic growth within the region.
  
  
• Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
  The Catholic agency for Justice, Peace and Development.
  
  
• Centre for Development Studies at the University of Auckland
  The Centre for Development Studies at the University of Auckland provides an environment for both theoretical and applied approaches, and for debate of leading development issues both in New Zealand and abroad. The site provides information about the Centre's: application procedures, academic programme, staff, international students, scholarships & prizes, graduate courses, and dissertation & thesis topics.
  
  
• Chamber of Commerce, Tauranga Region Inc
  Organisation to promote business in Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty. E-mail newsletter available.
  
  
• Chatham Islands
  Provides information on the Chatham Islands Enterprise Trust, the Chatham Islands' regional economic development strategy, and grants awarded to the region.
  
  
• ChildFund New Zealand
  ChildFund New Zealand, formerly CCF (Christian Children's Fund), is part of ChildFund International, a worldwide organisation that works with impoverished children and families. Site includes information about child sponsorship and ChildFund projects, and resources about poverty.
  
  
• Christian World Service
  The Development, Justice and Aid Programme of the Conference of Churches in Aotearoa-New Zealand (CCANZ) supports projects in places such as the Pacific, Asia, and Latin America through the Christian World Service.
  
  
• Council for International Development : Kaunihera mo te Whakapakari Ao Whānui
  The Council for International Development coordinates actions of member agencies and Government on aid and development issues.
  
  
• Dev-Zone.org : development, issues, participation and practice, information, education and consultancy
  Dev-Zone provides information and education services to NGOs, consultants, universities, community groups and businesses operating in the field of overseas aid and development. Also works with schools and colleges of education. Knowledge centre with online articles; library catalogue; bookshop; various networks and directories and job vacancies.
  
  
• Development Resource Centre : change for a just world
  New Zealand's specialist information and education centre on international development and global issues.
  
  
• DevNet : Aotearoa New Zealand International Development Studies Network
  The Aotearoa New Zealand International Development Studies Network (DevNet) was established to link people and organisations in New Zealand involved and interested in the broad field of development. It aims to enhance cooperation amongst New Zealand stakeholders such as NGOs, private sector development practitioners, development studies in universities and in the government departments. DevNet features: whats on, an interactive online database of Aotearoa New Zealand based development research, a noticeboard and links.
  
  
• Economic Development Unit, Gisborne District Council
  Website aims to increase employment, income and investment in the district through the encouragement and promotion of the district's economy. Includes reports and other publications.
  
  
• EDANZ : economic development in action
  National body that promotes economic development, business growth and export opportunities in New Zealand. Links to regional member organisations.
  
  
• Enterprise Coast : Enterprise Kapiti Horowhenua Inc
  Kapiti and Horowhenua's economic development agency, dedicated to enhancing the business environment for existing businesses, and to attracting new business into the district.
  
  
• Enterprise Wanganui : economic & business development
  Information about Enterprise Wanganui, which provides a co-ordinated approach to economic development in the Wanganui District.
  
  
• Enterprising communities
  Enterprising Communities, published by Work and Income, covers people and projects supported by Enterprising Communities grants. These grants help community organisations develop projects that will create skills and job opportunities for people who are finding it hard to get work. All issues are available in full-text.
  
  
• Fred Hollows Foundation NZ
  Details the work and programmes of this non-profit organisation dedicated to improving the eyesight of people in developing countries. Includes information and resources on founder Fred Hollows.
  
  
• Global Volunteer Network connecting people with developing communities in need
  Wellington based organisation which supports the work of local community organizations in developing countries through the placement of international volunteers. Includes details of programs in China, Ecuador, Ghana, Nepal, Romania, Russia, Thailand and Uganda.
  
  
• J R McKenzie Trust : established in 1940
  The Trust has been one of the leading philanthropic organisations in New Zealand. How they fund; how to apply; last years grants; Pacific grants section.
  
  
• Just change
  Published by Dev-Zone, Just Change is a magazine covering sustainable development, social justice, and human rights. All issues are available in full-text.
  
  
• Lake Taupo Development Company
  Facilitation and point of contact for economic development and business investment opportunities in Taupo, Turangi and Mangakino, New Zealand.
  
  
• New Zealand Agency for International Development = NZAID
  New Zealand Agency for International Development website contains information about assisting developing countries mainly in the Asia and Pacific region to eliminate poverty. Links to the newsletter NewZAID.
  
  
• New Zealand Red Cross
  This site covers the history of The New Zealand Red Cross Sociey, the work we're doing today in local communities and throughout the world. You can make online donations, find out where your local office of New Zealand Red Cross is, discover the work the New Zealand Red Cross is involved in and much much more. The website is detailed and has links to related sites.
  
  
• NewZAID
  Newsletter of the New Zealand Agency for International Development (NZAID), providing updates on key issues and events on the NZAID agenda. Issues are available in full-text.
  
  
• Philanthropy New Zealand = Tōpūtanga tuku aroha o Aotearoa
  Organisation representing philanthropic and grant making trusts in New Zealand. Includes the Community Foundations Gateway, a site which serves as a central location for news and information relevant to community foundations in New Zealand.
  
  
• Priority One : a Western Bay of Plenty business initiative New Zealand
  Organisation which promotes strategic economic development in the Western Bay of Plenty district. Includes information about the area aimed at businesses which may want to relocate and a directory of companies operating in the Tauranga area.
  
  
• Pub Charity Inc.
  A charitable trust that makes donations to community groups and organisations, both locally and nationally, throughout New Zealand.
  
  
• Regional development conference
  Site for an on-going series of regional development conferences, co-ordinated by the Ministry of Economic Development in partnership with key stakeholder groups.
  
  
• Register of Engineers for Disaster Relief New Zealand
  About RedR and its work, includes newsletter, how to apply for membership and details of training available.
  
  
• Report / the Fred Hollows Foundation NZ
  Newsletter of the Fred Hollows Foundation, which works to ensure access to affordable eye care and health, in the developing countries of the Pacific region. All issues available in full-text.
  
  
• Save the Children New Zealand
  Save the Chidren New Zealand is part of the international Save the Children Alliance. Save the Children believes in the rights of the child, develops and supports programmes which improve standards of living and promote self-sufficiency, regardless of sex, race, politics and religion in New Zealand and overseas. This charitable organisation raises funds from the New Zealand public, government and corporate sector for projects. The site describes these projects, solicits donations; details of publicatons; teachers' resources and has links to other related organisations.
  
  
• Shine / New Zealand Trade & Enterprise
  Shine is the newsletter of New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, and is intended to inform those with an interest in economic development about activities in which the agency is involved. All issues are available in full-text.
  
  
• SmartGrowth : building blocks to a better future
  Information about the project to develop a strategy for the sustainable management of future growth in the Western Bay of Plenty and Tauranga Districts.
  
  
• TEAR Fund Christian Action
  TEAR Fund is an international Christian relief and development agency that is linking Christians, churches, businesses and people of goodwill in the West with the needs, challenges and aspirations of the poor in the developing world.
  
  
• Tindall Foundation
  Tindall Foundation funds projects and initiative focussing on the family, employment, environment, and strengthening the voluntary sector. Links to Digital opportunity bulletin, Annual report and details on workshops.
  
  
• Town Centres Association New Zealand
  TCANZ aims to provide communities and town centres with programmes and resource material that will assist in their economic development, by enhancing and promoting their unique economic, social and environmental qualities. Programmes are inspired by and build upon the Mainstreet programmes that have been in operation in USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand..
  
  
• Trade Aid : making a world of difference
  Trade Aid NZ is an organisation that advocates fair trade. It seeks to do this by providing better trading conditions, by awareness raising and by campaigning. The site features: its policies and campaigns, its shops, its publications, its trading country links, and articles of interest.
  
  
• Trees for Canterbury : the Green Effect Trust = Te Roopu Kakariki
  TFC is a non profit organisation created to meet the Green Effect Trust's aims to grow, plant and give away predominantly native trees, combining conservation of the environment with helping the unemployed and disabled to develop new skills. Features their activities, products and newsletters.
  
  
• United Nations Association of New Zealand = Te Rōpū Whakakotahi Whenua o Aotearoa
  UNANZ helps to educate New Zealanders about the activities of the United Nations. Site includes news and publications.
  
  
• Venture Taranaki
  A trust providing information to support business in Taranaki. The website providesTaranaki information, industry information, and business information, including a database of more than 20 sources of finance. Some corporate reports are also available.
  
  
• Vision Manawatu
  Provides a detailed overview of the Manawatu. Describes Vision Manawatu's activities aimed at creating more jobs and investment in the region. Provides links to local businesses.
  
  
• Vital : Trade Aid's quarterly
  Vital magazine is published by Trade Aid, and covers issues relating to fair trade and economic assistance to developing countries, as well as some information about Trade Aid itself. Available in full-text.
  
  
• VSA Aoteaora New Zealand
  Volunteer Service Abroad is a not-for-profit, non-government, non-religious organisation that recruits skilled New Zealanders to work overseas. Its site features news, volunteering information and links.
  
  
• World Vision New Zealand
  World Vision is a Christian aid agency which focuses on Africa, Asia and Latin America according to the needs. The web site provides information about World Vision and its activities; how donations are spent; and sponsorship of children. Online publications, including fact sheets, are available. Resources for teachers may be purchased.