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• Ara : the encyclopedia of New Zealand
  Te ara is an online encyclopedia of New Zealand in English and Māori. Includes 1966 Encyclopaedia of New Zealand.
  
  
• Australia and New Zealand School of Government
  ANZSOG has been established by consortium of New Zealand and Australian Governments, Universities and Business Schools, and offers an international program to increase the policy and management skills of public servants. Includes details of the Executive Masters Program (EMPA).
  
  
• Censorship in New Zealand : information for students
  Describes how censorship in New Zealand works for films, books, magazines, music, computer technology, games, and cellphones. Explains censorship legislation, discusses the history of censorship, and describes research carried out by the Classification Office.
  
  
• European Union Studies Association of New Zealand
  About EUSA-NZ which is open to academics and other interested individuals concerned with the study of European integration. Conference information and papers available as well as Register of European studies in New Zealand 2003 / compiled by Christine Nielsen-Craig and Martin Holland.
  
  
• Families Commission = Kōmihana ā whānau
  Website of the Families Commission an independent organisation funded by, and accountable to government, set up to advocate for New Zealand families. Includes guidance in the areas of family safety, challenges, life stages, health and well being. Some publications available online.
  
  
• Foreign control watchdog
  Published by the Campaign Against Foreign Control of Aotearoa (CAFCA), Foreign Control Watchdog provides news and opinion on overseas investment in New Zealand. Issues available in full-text.
  
  
• FYI : make and browse Official Information Act (OIA) requests
  Website operated by Alavateli that allows users to view and make Official Information Act requests. Includes blog and list of public authorities.
  
  
• Government Web Standards
  Information about the government's standards for designing websites, including a wiki which users can contribute to. Includes details about creating and publishing content, and a discussion forum.
  
  
• Institute of Policy Studies = Wānanga o Kaupapa Akoranga
  The Institute of Policy Studies at Victoria University of Wellington exists to promote study, research and discussion of current issues of public policy, both foreign and domestic. The web site describes the aims and structure of the Institute and how it works. A complete list of publications is included.
  
  
• New Zealand Government Executive : homepage of the New Zealand Cabinet
  The current Administration's Ministers' speeches, press releases, policy papers and biographies, including links to previously archived information 1993-1999 and a link to the new Cabinet website.
  
  
• New Zealand Government jobs online = Rapu mahi kawanatanga
  Provides information about job vacancies and careers in the state sector.
  
  
• Office of the Ombudsmen = Te Tari-o-Ngā Kaitiaki Mana Tangata
  The Ombudsmen investigate complaints about the actions and decisions of central and local government agencies. The site includes information on making a complaint and online publications.
  
  
• Parliament today
  Timely coverage of the New Zealand Parliament and its proceedings, based on parliamentary journalist Tom Frewen's resources.
  
  
• Policy quarterly / the Institute of Policy Studies, School of Government at Victoria University of Wellington
  Policy Quarterly is published by the Institute of Policy Studies at Victoria University in Wellington. It discusses public policy issues and is targeted at readers in the public sector, including politicians and their staff, public servants and a wide variety of professions. All issues are available in full-text.
  
  
• Population
  Statistics New Zealand site providing information about the New Zealand census. Includes results for recent census as well as quick facts and detailed statistics.