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• ACC, prevention, care, recovery = Te Kaporeihana Āwhina Hunga Whara
  Accident Compensation Corporation which provides 24-hour, no-fault, comprehensive and compulsory accident insurance for anyone who is injured in an accident in New Zealand. Information about safety and how to prevent injury; what ACC covers and claim procedures.
  
  
• Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand = Kaunihera Whakatūpato Waipiro O Aotearoa
  The site promotes, research and produces resources in order to reduce alcohol related problems for the nation. Includes selection for youth and many onlie publications and a link to the ALAC blog.
  
  
• Antarctica New Zealand
  Antarctica New Zealand is responsible for developing, managing and administering New Zealand activities in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean, in particular the Ross Sea Dependency. In addition to information about the organisation, the site features sections on Antarctica, including science, international cooperation, Scott Base, scholarships and fellowships, and education. It includes online publications, and a bibliography of publications by authors supported by New Zealand in Antarctica.
  
  
• Archway
  Archway is Archives New Zealand's system for documenting government records in the context of their creation and use. It contains descriptive information only and does not yet provide online access to the text of the records. Includes histories of government departments, the functions they performed and the types of records they created.
  
  
• Audio Visual Archives
  The Archives New Zealand Film site where users are able to search through the core National Film Unit (NFU) collection as well as view selected films, and find out about preservation work, the history and life of the film unit.
  
  
• Audit New Zealand = Mana Arotake Aotearoa
  Audit New Zealand is one of two business units serving the Auditor-General, it looks at the financial statements of public entities, as well as handling special assignments in the areas of governance, risk, and contract and project management.
  
  
• AVSEC
  About the Aviation Security Service of New Zealand which is a government agency. Includes FAQs for aeroplane passagers and about hold baggage.
  
  
• Biosecurity New Zealand, MAF
  The lead agency in New Zealand's biosecurity system. Includes lists of potential threats to biosecurity; information for importers and exporters; policy documents and online journals.
  
  
• Births, deaths and marriages = Whānautanga, matenga, mārenatanga
  Provices access to registered birth, death and marriage information, and related services. Includes information on marriage, civil unions, name changes and family history.
  
  
• BIZ : business information zone
  New Zealand Government site that provides business information for small businesses. To help them find out what government services are available and enable them to access easy to use information on their compliance obligations.
  
  
• BSA Broadcasting Standards Authority = Te Mana Whanonga Kaipaho
  Provides an overview of the Authority, and the following information: decisions on formal complaints; guide to making formal complaints; list of publications; press releases; quarterly newsletter; broadcasting practice: codes and principles; links to related sites.
  
  
• CAA : Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand = Te Mana Rererangi Tūmatanui o Aotearoa
  The Civil Aviation Authority's information site, including legislation, statistics, press releases, and publications, as well as links to other similar overseas authorities.
  
  
• Career Services = Rapuara
  Provides advice for career options, information about the job market and about courses and training for job seekers, as well as resources for careers advisors. Includes tools to find jobs to match skills, subjects and interests. Information about Career Services which is a Crown Entity. Some of the site is also available in Māori.
  
  
• Censorship compliance
  Censorship Office, Department of Internal Affairs. Part of its role is to make sure that New Zealand's censorship legislation is enforced. About the legislation and those who enforce it in various government departments, includes internet safety and monitoring issues. Online complaint forms.
  
  
• Centre for Critical Infrastructure Protection : CCIP : protecting New Zealand's critical infrastructure from cyber threats
  Government agency site has information about the centre as well as information about vulnerabilities; current alerts and advisories; incident reporting and security guidelines.
  
  
• Charities Commission Preparatory Unit
  Responsibilities of the Commission are to approve and register charities; receive annual returns and monitor the activities of charities; educate, provide advice to and support the trustees and officers of charities to ensure that they understand, and can comply with, core regulatory obligations and duties; and provide advice to government.
  
  
• Children's Commissioner = Manaakitia ā tātou Tamariki
  The office monitors and reviews policy and practice under the Children, Young Persons and Their Families Act. It promotes the welfare of children and young people and ensures that their rights are recognised. Extensive links to sites connected with childrens health and welfare issues.
  
  
• Citizenship = Rauranga
  Provides information about the New Zealand Citizenship Office and New Zealand citizenship: requirements; how to apply; citizenship ceremonies; citizenship by descent; policy; fees; and frequently asked questions. Includes relevant law. All forms may be downloaded from the site.
  
  
• Commerce Commission
  The Commerce Commission exists to bring about awareness and acceptance of, and ensure compliance with, the Commerce and Fair Trading Acts, so that consumers and producers benefit from healthy competition.
  
  
• Coronial Services of New Zealand = Purongo O te Ao Kakaraui
  The website explains the work and procedures of the Coronial Service of New Zealand, answers frequently asked questions and includes a register of coroners' recommendations.
  
  
• Creative New Zealand : Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa
  Creative New Zealand, the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, promotes the arts and supports the artists of New Zealand.
  
  
• Crown Company Monitoring Advisory Unit
  CCMAU is the New Zealand Government agency that monitors state-owned enterprises, Crown research institutes and other crown-owned companies. The site includes online publications.
  
  
• Crown Minerals
  Crown Minerals promotes investment opportunities in the exploration and development of New Zealand's oil, gas, mineral and coal resources. It manages, on behalf of the New Zealand Government, all oil, gas, minerals and coal resources it owns, known as the Crown Mineral Estate. It is part of the Ministry of Economic Development. Site includes resource data in the form of reports and statistics.
  
  
• Drug Free Sport NZ
  Information and resources for sports organisations, athletes, doctors, coaches and students about banned substances, testing procedures and policies.
  
  
• E-government networking government in New Zealand
  Resource for government agency people in New Zealand who need up-to-date, accessible and authoritative e-government information and resources. Includes information about e-government strategy; standards and guidelines; policy and reports.
  
  
• Early childhood education
  Ministry of Education site about ECE. Provides information on early childhood education and parenting and includes information about starting an early childhood education centre. Online publications.
  
  
• Earthquake Commission : EQC
  Information about the EQC's work to provide natural disaster insurance to residential property owners. Includes information about making claims, disaster preparedness advice, and resources for individuals affected by natural disasters.
  
  
• EECA
  Describes energy-wise programmes and initiatives in homes, business and government. Provides information on renewable energy activities and the sustainable transport network. Includes a renewables database and a database of energy management consultants, with examples of their work. Also includes a complete list of EECA publications, and the newsletter Energy-Wise News in full text.
  
  
• Elections New Zealand
  Website of the New Zealand electoral agencies, the Electoral Enrolment Centre, Chief Electoral Office and the Electoral Commission. Designed to encourage New Zealand electors to understand and participate in the electoral process. It includes information about how New Zealand is governed, how to enrol, how to vote, the Maori roll, and electoral news. Resources include publications, statistics, registered political parties.
  
  
• Electricity Commission = Te Komihana Hiko
  About the Commission. Includes information regarding the operation and governance of the electricity market in accordance with the rules and regulations in New Zealand.
  
  
• Environmental Risk Management Authority : ERMA New Zealand = Ngā Kaiwhakatūpato Whakararu Taiao
  Information about the autonomous Crown entity which makes decisions on applications to introduce hazardous substances (HS) or new organisms (NO) including genetically modified organisms (GMOs). A special committee, Nga Kaihautu Tikanga Taiao, provides input on Māori perspectives. Includes a register of all past and present applications and decisions.
  
  
• Family violence : it's not OK
  Website for the national Campaign for Action on Family Violence, an intiative of the Taskforce for Action on Violence Within Families. Provides information to increase awareness of family violence, including information on legal services, community groups and where to get help. Includes publications.
  
  
• Fines on-line
  Site where you can pay your fine or check if you've got one, learn about your rights and obligations, order publications, and get help with inquiries.
  
  
• Fish & Game New Zealand
  Official website of the organisation, which has statutory responsibility for freshwater sport fishing and gamebird hunting. Contains information on fishing and hunting by region, licences, and regulations. Includes pages for women and children, general news, and recipes.
  
  
• Food Standards Australia New Zealand = Te Mana Kounga Kai Āhitereiria me Aotearoa
  FSANZ protects the health and safety of the people in Australia and New Zealand by maintaining a safe food supply. The site includes information about the organisation, the food standards codes, standards development, food safety and recalls and surveillance, assistance for the industry, and a links page.
  
  
• Foundation for Research, Science and Technology
  FRST site has information about the foundation and the services it offers; current research funding available; corporate reports, reviews and evaluations; newsletter and events and awards.
  
  
• FRSTNews
  Newsletter of the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology (FRST). Provides updates on their investment processes, key activities and events, and profiles research and development initiatives. Issues available in full-text.
  
  
• Gambling Commission New Zealand
  Website of the Commission which hears casino licensing applications and appeals made in relation to gambling activities. Includes policies, procedures, application forms, decisions, fees, legislation, news and reports.
  
  
• Gisborne Cervical Screening Inquiry
  Provides information about the Inquiry and its background, media releases, transcripts and of proceedings, briefs of evidence, and monthly and other reports. It also includes the full text of the final report.
  
  
• Good practice funding
  Site designed as a tool for improving government agency funding practice, with the focus on government funding of non-government organisations (NGOs). Aimed at senior managers and officials, advisors, and managers involved in funding policy and practice.
  
  
• Good practice participate
  Provides public servants with information to help them actively engage with Māori, community and voluntary groups when making policy decisions.
  
  
• Government Communications Security Bureau
  Basic information about the GCSB, an intelligence and security agency which provides foreign intelligence information and protects government classified or sensitive information.
  
  
• Government Superannuation Fund Authority
  GSFA manages and administers the Government Superannuation Fund which pays pensions to eligible ex-government employees. Site has information about the authority including reports and policies and about the fund with publications; reports and FAQs.
  
  
• GOVIS : Government Information System Managers' Forum
  The goals of GOVIS have been to encourage discussion relating to all aspects of IT, improve the cost effectiveness and promotion of IT management within central government, encourage a common approach in government Open Systems, and facilitate networking among government sector organisations. As 'knowledge centres' emerge from what were libraries and IT shops, information managers have become a prime contributors to and participants in GOVIS activities.
  
  
• Grants online
  Intended for community groups and voluntary groups within New Zealand who wish to receive funding to assist in achieving their goals. Provides the facility to complete applications to COGS (Community Organisation Grants Scheme) and/or Lottery Grants Board.
  
  
• Growth & Innovation Advisory Board
  GIAB's focus is on helping determine which policies and practices are likely to work best to support the growth of New Zealand's business sector. Work programme, reports and media releases online.
  
  
• Growth and innovation
  Highlights policies and policy development work in the four action areas outlined in the Growth and Innovation Framework report Growing an Innovative New Zealand, as well as the action areas that have evolved since 2002.
  
  
• GSB Supplycorp : government supply brokerage
  Originally the New Zealand Government Stores Board, GSB Supplycorp is a purchasing and supply organisation with approximately 2000 buying organisations, 1000 suppliers and 900 period supply contracts. The web site includes information about current tenders, how to be a supplier and how to be a participant.
  
  
• Health & Disability Commissioner : HDC = Te Toihau Hauroa, Hauātanga
  The Health and Disability Commissioner is the agency which deals with complaints about any health or disability services provider in New Zealand. The site contains information about the role of the Commissioner, the legislation, consumer information, and the complaints resolution process. It includes many online publications issued by the agency.
  
  
• Health and safety
  Includes information and statistics about work hazards, health and safety law, training and education resources and publications. Health and safety products can be ordered online and online reporting of workplace accidents or illnesses.
  
  
• Health Research Council of New Zealand = Te Kaunihera Rangahau Hauora o Aotearoa : HRC
  The HRC is the crown agency responsible for the management of the New Zealand government's investment in public good health research. Site provides information on research services and portfolios; research with Māori and Pacific Islanders; the mental health R&D strategy; career development awards and ethics guidelines. The newsletter and publications are available in PDF format.
  
  
• Heartland Services = Ngā Ratonga ki te Manawa o te Whenua
  Information for people who live in provincial or rural areas of New Zealand about how they can access government services.
  
  
• History of the vote
  Website for the exhibition, based on the book Adventures in democracy: a history of the vote in New Zealand, published Dunedin, N.Z. : University of Otago Press in association with the Electoral Commission, 2003. The exhibition traces the evolution of New Zealand's democracy over 150 years.
  
  
• Housing New Zealand : Housing New Zealand Corporation
  Housing New Zealand is a government agency with statutory objectives. The site features its services, information, activities and initiatives. There is a links page.
  
  
• Human Rights Commission = Te Kāhui Tikanga Tangata
  The Human Rights Commission is New Zealand's national institution for the protection and promotion of human rights. The site explains the function of the Commission and the roles of the separate Commissioners. It also supplies information on: procedures, publications and international human rights links.
  
  
• Immigration New Zealand = Te Ratonga Manene
  Information about the Government department and all aspects of immigration, including migrating to New Zealand, work visa and permit, studying in New Zealand, visitor's visa and permit and residents returning to New Zealand.
  
  
• Industry Taskforces Reports
  Contains the final reports of the four taskforces established following the Growth and Innovation Framework to investigate industries that make significant economic contributions to New Zealand.
  
  
• Insurance and Superannuation Unit
  Provides access to resources and publications available from the ISU, a unit of the Ministry of Economic Development. Incorporates the Government Actuary. Includes quarterly ratings of insurance companies, statistics and newsletters.
  
  
• Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand
  The registration of trademarks and patents is done by the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ), a unit of the Ministry of Economic Deveopment. The site contains the trademark database and collection of documents relating to intellectual property.
  
  
• Investment New Zealand : a nation and location of innovation
  New Zealand Trade and Enterprise is the Government's investment promotion agency. Success stories and help for new investors are included in the site.
  
  
• KiwiQuals : the New Zealand register of quality assured qualifications = Te āhurutanga
  Public face of the New Zealand Register of Quality Assured Qualifications, a database list of all quality assured qualifications in New Zealand. Enables finding and comparing qualifications that are 40 credits or above in the New Zealand qualifications system. Includes online publications.
  
  
• Land Transport NZ = Ikiiki Whenua Aotearoa
  This site describes Land Transport NZ and the services it provides. Includes safety information, transportation legislation, and information about vehicle licensing and ownership.
  
  
• Law Commission : Te Aka Matua o te Ture
  The Law Commission undertakes the systematic review, reform and development of New Zealand law. Its site includes a corporate profile, current work plan, publications in PDF format, news, newsletter, recent speeches, and a search facility.
  
  
• LawAccess
  A catalogue of law related information and resources.
  
  
• Leadership Development Centre LDC : developing the capability of public sector leaders = Ara Kaiārahitanga
  The principal delivery organisation for senior leadership management and development in the public sector. Online booking for seminars and clinics, enrolment in the executive leadership programme, lists of fellowships, a career focus, course finder service and publications.
  
  
• Legal Services Agency = Pokapū Ratonga Ture
  Information on legal aid in New Zealand and the Legal Services Agency.
  
  
• Library / Archives New Zealand = Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga
  Information about Archives New Zealand Library collection and services, including access to the online catalogue.
  
  
• Library and Information Advisory Commission = Ngā Kaiwhakamārama i ngā Kohikohinga Kōrero
  LIAC is an advisory body on the role of library and information services reporting to the Minister responsible for the National Library. About the commission and its aims. Includes reports.
  
  
• Manutukutuku / Te Roopu Whakamana i te Tiriti o Waitangi
  The Waitangi Tribunal's official newsletter.
  
  
• Maritime New Zealand
  A crown entity, the former Maritime Safety Authority. Which undertakes activities that promote the maritime environment and provide effective marine pollution prevention and an effective marine oil pollution response system. In addition to information about the MSA, the site provides information on seagoing qualifications, legislation and rules development, search and rescue, ship registration, ship inspections, maritime radio, ship safety management, recreational boating safety, safety equipment approvals, accidents and incidents, lighthouses, and dangerous goods. Publications are available.
  
  
• Meat & Wool New Zealand
  Funded by livestock producers through a levy on all beef, sheep and goats slaughtered in New Zealand. This site provides pastoral farmers in New Zealand with information that can improve their productivity and ensure a sustainable future for the land. Information on all aspects of the meat and wool industry and trade in New Zealand includes numerous reports, publications, results of research, animal welfare and general farm information.
  
  
• Medsafe : New Zealand Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority
  Medsafe is a business unit of the Ministry of Health and is the authority responsible for the regulation of therapeutic products in New Zealand. Outline of body, aims, organisation, statutory obligations, scope of responsibilities, publications, etc. Information divided into that for consumers (covering how medicines are regulated, information about medicines, pharmacist only medicines etc.) and that for professionals (covering research, tests, statutory information, regulatory facets of medicines in New Zealand). Features current topics of general interest and links to related sites. Includes contact details.
  
  
• Mental Health Commission
  The Mental Health Commission facilitates the implementation of the Blueprint for Mental Health Services in New Zealand. Overview of vision, purpose, staff and aims. Features current and up-coming events of interest, text of media releases and bibliography of publications (most available in pdf format). Includes contact details.
  
  
• Ministerial Inquiry into Telecommunications
  Provides the terms of reference, media releases, submissions and reports, including the full text of the final report. Also includes background information on the members of the Inquiry.
  
  
• Ministerial Inquiry into the Electricity Industry
  Provides the terms of reference, media releases, submissions and reports, including the full text of the final report. Also includes background information on the members of the Inquiry.
  
  
• Ministerial Services
  Prime clients are Ministers of the Crown, Associate Ministers, Parliamentary Under Secretaries plus Ministerial support staff. Limited services are also provided to former Governors-General and former Prime Ministers. Links to other government departments.
  
  
• Ministry of Economic Development. Information & Communications Technology = Manatū Ōhanga
  IT information and initiatives, part of the Ministry of Economic Development site. The web site includes publications in both HTML and PDF formats.
  
  
• National Advisory Council on the Employment of Women : NACEW
  NACEM's focus is on women and employment in New Zealand, advising the Minister of Labour, undertaking research and disseminating information. The site provides information about NACEW; publications (including submissions) and issues such as pay and employment equity and precarious employment issues.
  
  
• National Centre for Advanced Bio-Protection Technologies
  The Centre at Lincoln University pursues multidisciplinary research and development to meet the biosecurity and pest management needs of New Zealand's plant based primary industries and natural ecosystems. Describes the themes, projects and topics under study, and reports on their progress. Also acts as a point of contact for those involved in New Zealand's bio-protection research and with strong links to agri-businesses and international research.
  
  
• National Centre for Aquatic Biodiversity & Biosecurity
  The NCABB was formed by NIWA to facilitate access to information on freshwater and marine biodiversity and biosecurity. Provides access to the New Zealand freshwater fish database, identification guides, habitat surveys and many other resources, including the NCABB newsletter, Aquatic biodiversity & biosecurity update.
  
  
• National Centre for Climate-Energy Solutions
  The NCCES has been established by NIWA to facilitate access to information about renewable energy, energy efficiency, greenhouse gas reductions and reducing the environmental impacts of energy use. Includes news and background articles, the Residential Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Calculator, a database of greenhouse gas emissions information, and the NCCES newsletter Climate-energy matters.
  
  
• National Centre for Fisheries & Aquaculture
  The NCFA has been established by NIWA to facilitate access to information about fisheries and aquaculture planning, development and management. Includes aquaculture assessment reports and access to Fisheries & Aquaculture update (newsletter).
  
  
• National Centre for Water Resources
  The NCWR has been established by NIWA to facilitate access to information about river, lake, and groundwater conditions across New Zealand including water quantity and quality, as well as access to new technology and management tools. Includes maps, information about flood forecasting, and access to Water resources update (newsletter).
  
  
• National Enforcement Unit
  The NEU is responsible for investigating and prosecuting offences under various legislation on behalf of the Official Assignee, the Registrar of Companies and the Registrar of Motor Vehicle Traders. Banned director reports are also available.
  
  
• National Health Committee : National Advisory Committee on Health and Disability
  The National Health Committee was established by statute to advise the Minister of Health on the kinds and relative priorities of public health services, personal health services and disability services that it believes should be publicly funded. The site provides information about the Committee, its work programme, and a list of online publications. Information on the Public Health Advisory Committee and a link to the site of the New Zealand Guidelines Group is also available.
  
  
• National Occupational Health and Safety Advisory Committee : NOHSAC
  Provides advice to the Government on major occupational health and safety issues in New Zealand. Includes reports, RFPs and a searchable research database.
  
  
• National Rural Fire Authority
  The National Rural Fire Authority is responsible for coordinating the rural fire management activities of New Zealand. The site provides information on services, fire weather, equipment and incidents. Publications are available in full text, and links to relevant sites are provided.
  
  
• New Zealand Artificial Limb Board
  NZALB site provides information on prosthetic limbs services to New Zealand amputees. Includes FAQ and annual reports.
  
  
• New Zealand Companies Office
  This site provides access to the NZ Companies Office database, Motor Vehicle Securities Register (replaced by Personal Property Securities Register on 1 May 2002), and an Information Library of related documents. The following services are available free of charge: summary company information; historical names index; Banned Directors and Managers Database; and Information Library (viewing and retrieving documents and forms).
  
  
• New Zealand Debt Management Office
  About NZDMO which is responsible for managing the government's debt, overall net cash flows, and some of its interest-bearing assets. Includes the debt management strategy and information about government debt; reports and information about treasury bills; government bonds; Kiwi bonds; New Zealand's credit rating and the economic and financial climate.
  
  
• New Zealand Film Commission
  The web site includes information about the Film Commission; NZFC films; and financial assistance for New Zealand feature film projects and New Zealand filmmakers, which the Film Commission provides by way of loan or equity financing. Corporate documents are available in PDF format.
  
  
• New Zealand Food Safety Authority : NZFSA
  New Zealand controlling authority for imports and exports of food and food related products and food safety. Online publications including reports and legislation.
  
  
• New Zealand Geographic Board = Nga Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa
  The process of accepting or rejecting geographical names within New Zealand is the responsibility of the New Zealand Geographic Board Nga Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa. The web site includes recent decisions of the Board and a link to the New Zealand Geographic Place Names Database.
  
  
• New Zealand geographic placenames database
  The primary purpose of this LINZ database is to assist in the production of core topographic maps. Searchable database containing all official place names and also non-official names as shown on the topographic 260 maps. Print version available.
  
  
• New Zealand Government e-commerce information
  Provides links to all available government information on electronic commerce. Includes ECAT, the Electronic Commerce Action Team and Network. Reports available.
  
  
• New Zealand Historic Places Trust = Pouhere Taonga
  The Trust's mission is to promote the identification, protection, preservation and conservation of the historical and cultural heritage of New Zealand. In addition to information about the Trust, the web site provides information about heritage protection, places to visit, educational programmes and publications. The Register, Rarangi Taonga, may be searched online.
  
  
• New Zealand injury prevention strategy = Rautaki ārai whara o Aotearoa
  A key focus of NZIPS is to strengthen and enhance the infrastructure that supports injury prevention activity to improve safety performance.
  
  
• New Zealand Insolvency and Trustee Service
  Allows users to search a database for details of personal and corporate insolvencies as well as providing copies of the Service's publications. Includes access to a .pdf version of Insolvency Quarterly.
  
  
• New Zealand Lotteries Commission
  Results for various games of chance and information on grants.
  
  
• New Zealand Overseas Investment Office
  The OIO situated at Land Information New Zealand administers the New Zealand Government's foreign investment policies. The core work of the Office is to assess applications for consent from foreigners who intend making substantial investments in New Zealand in New Zealand. Publications online and access to applications made to the former New Zealand Overseas Investment Commission are available from the archive.
  
  
• New Zealand Security Intelligence Service
  NZSIS provides the Government with timely and accurate intelligence and advice on national security issues.
  
  
• New Zealand Superannuation Fund
  Information about the special investment fund set up to provide for the future cost of New Zealand superannuation, a government pension paid to eligible residents over 65 irrespective of income or assets.
  
  
• New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
  Includes general information about the orchestra, featured player profiles, a list of orchestra personnel, concert calendar, links to booking service and media releases.
  
  
• New Zealand Teachers Council = Te Pouherenga Kaiako o Aotearoa
  Provides information about the process of teacher registration (teacher licensing in New Zealand), an online guide of teachers with a current practising certificate and access to application forms and booklets.
  
  
• New Zealand Trade & Enterprise : New Zealand's economic development agency
  Government agency charged with helping New Zealand businesses to become ever more successful at home and in the global marketplace.
  
  
• New Zealand Venture Investment Fund
  Crown owned company responsible for implementing the New Zealand Government venture capital programme. Includes the investment programme, seed fund managers, investing in New Zealand, publications and contacts.
  
  
• New Zealand's climate change solutions
  Information and publications about the Ministry of the Environment's climate change policies and objectives.
  
  
• NIWA Science
  National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research, Science Division. Includes information about atmosphere and climate, freshwater, coasts and oceans, New Zealand's aquatic biosecurity and biodiversity, fisheries, aquaculture and biotechnology.
  
  
• NRL : National Radiation Laboratory
  The National Radiation Laboratory (NRL), a specialist business unit within the Ministry of Health is based in Christchurch, New Zealand. It provides a national resource of expert advice, service provision and research capability on matters concerning public, occupational and medical exposure to radiation, the performance of radiation equipment, and the measurement of radiation and radioactivity. The site provides information on legislation and licensing, services and products, and publications. Full text information sheets are available; also FAQs and advice.
  
  
• NZ film :
  New Zealand Film magazine is an in house publication of the New Zealand Film Commission. it includes distribution information, reviews, interviews and events relating to the New Zealand film industry. Issues are available in fulltext.
  
  
• NZ film news
  NZ Film News is published by the New Zealand Film Commission. It discusses the work of the Commission and its funding of films currently being made in New Zealand. All issues are available in full-text.
  
  
• NZ On Air
  NZ On Air's role is to fund locally made television programmes, public radio networks and access radio and promote New Zealand music by funding music videos and radio shows. Includes publications which can be downloaded in PDF format.
  
  
• NZ Pork Industry Board
  The New Zealand Pork Industry Board is an industry funded Board that aims to act in the interests of pig farmers to help attain the best possible returns for New Zealand pigs and pork products. The site has: recipes, teacher resources, children's site, producer information and links.
  
  
• NZHIS : New Zealand Health Information Service
  The NZHIS is a group within the Ministry of Health responsible for the collection and dissemination of health-related data. The web site provides information on data and services available from NZHIS. It also includes statistical publications, newsletters, technical documentation and information for District Health Boards in PDF format. The New Zealand Health Intranet Project is described and links to other health-related sites are available.
  
  
• NZQA New Zealand Qualifications Authority = Mana Tohu Mātauranga O Aotearoa
  The New Zealand Qualifications Authority co-ordinates qualifications in education and training, maintains national standards, ensures recognition of overseas qualifications and administers national secondary and tertiary examinations. Their Web site provides current information about NZQA's services and is primarily intended for education and training providers, ITOs, employers and others involved or interested in post-compulsory education and training. It has links to other relevant Web sites and careers information.
  
  
• Office for Disability Issues : administered by the Ministry of Social Development = Te Tari Mō Ngā Take Hauātanga
  Aims to help bring about the vision of the NZ Disability Strategy. Site includes information about the office and the strategy and resources.
  
  
• Office for Senior Citizens = Te Tari Kaumātua
  Government agency which advocates a message of positive, healthy ageing for older people. Includes publications.
  
  
• Office of Ethnic Affairs = Te Tari Matawaka
  The Office of Ethnic Affairs provides a referral and information service for ethnic communities and policy advice to government.
  
  
• Office of Film & Literature Classification = Te Tari Whakarōpū Tukuata, Tuhituhinga
  In addition to the functions of the Classification Office, the site provides information on censorship and the law relating to it in New Zealand. There are sections aimed at the general public, businesses, libraries and schools, online publications issued by The Office and a copy of the Films, Videos and Publications Classification Act 1993.
  
  
• Office of the Judicial Conduct Commissioner
  The website explains the role of the Commissioner, describes the complaint process, the Act under which the Commission operates and gives access to their news and reports.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Office of Treaty Settlements = Te Tari Whakatau Take e pā ana ki te Tiriti o Waitangi
  OTS negotiates, on behalf of the Crown, historical Treaty of Waitangi claims with Māori claimant groups. Information about the OTS, treaty settlements, the negotiating process and progress of claims.
  
  
• OSH's website for youth
  Dr Aargh (All Accidents R Gonna Hurt!) is an accident causing villain. This site shows young people how to fight Dr Aargh by raising awareness of hazards in the workplace. Features a guide to the Health and Safety in Employment Act (HSE Act) 1992, an interactive quiz on health and safety issues, and personal stories of accidents which could have been prevented.
  
  
• Pacific
  Information about the Pacific from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Includes information about Pacific nations and their relationship with New Zealand. Includes 'Who's who in the Pacific' and 'Economic update'.
  
  
• Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment = Te Kaitiaki Taiao a Te Whare Pāremata
  PCE's role and function are outlined, includes information about current projects and online reports and publications.
  
  
• Passports = Uruwhenua
  The New Zealand Passports Office issues passports to New Zealand citizens in accordance with the Passports Act 1992. The site provides information on the relevant law and fees. Forms may be downloaded from the site.
  
  
• Personal Property Securities Register
  PPSR is an electronic register of information about security interests in personal property. Secured parties register security interests via financing statements which contain details of the secured party, the debtor and the collateral over which the debt is held. For registered users, online registration.
  
  
• PHARMAC : Pharmaceutical Management Agency
  The Pharmaceutical Management Agency Limited (PHARMAC) is the company that manages the New Zealand Pharmaceutical Schedule and recommends subsidies on drugs in order to get the best healthcare value for the government's dollar. There are many online Pharmac publications as well as media releases and annual reports.
  
  
• Plant Variety Rights Office
  The Plant Variety Rights Office administers the Plant Variety Rights Act 1987 under which grants of plant variety rights may be issued to breeders for their new plant varieties. The site provides access to the Plant Variety Rights Act, an informative guide to Plant Variety Rights, the New Zealand Plant Variety Rights Journal, and searching of Plant Variety Rights (updated nightly). Plant Variety Rights applicants can access the necessary application forms and a schedule of fees, and full contact details for the Plant Variety Rights Office are provided.
  
  
• Preventing injury from falls strategy
  Includes the text of the strategy, information about the implementation programme, links to falls prevention information, online reports, media releases, newsletters and other resources.
  
  
• Prime Minister of New Zealand
  The official website of the Prime Minister of New Zealand. Includes information about the role of Prime Minister, recent speeches and releases, and biographies of former prime ministers and a learning centre for students.
  
  
• Privacy Commissioner = Te Mana Matapono Matatapu
  This web site is a full guide to the specific functions of the Commissioner and the practical applications of the Privacy Act in the workplace, media and life of the individual citizen. It includes the privacy principles, codes of practice, fact sheets, case notes, annual reports and other publications in PDF format.
  
  
• Public Access to Legislation Project
  PAL Project site provides free public access to unofficial versions of New Zealand statutes (public, local, and private acts) and statutory regulations. Maintained by Brookers and updated monthly.
  
  
• Public Health Intelligence : charting our health
  Information about PHI, the epidemiology group for the Ministry of Health, and its work to monitor the health of the New Zealand population over time and identify health inequalities. Includes PHI's goals, structure, a description of completed health surveys, and health survey data and maps, including an interactive map of health information (PHI Online), and a publications listing.
  
  
• Public Sector Training Organisation
  Information about the organisation and its role in developing traing standards. Access to qualifications available, unit standards, training providers, online newsletter and other services.
  
  
• Public Service Senior Management Conference
  The purpose of the PSSM is to reinforce the common values and collective identity of the public service. The site provides information about the most recent conference and full proceedings of all conferences back to 1997.
  
  
• Public Trust
  The Public Trust is a trustee organisation offering a wide range of legal and financial services. Includes information on trusts, wills, estate administration, investments, property and insurance.
  
  
• Radio Frequency Register : on-line access to the New Zealand Register of Radio Frequencies
  A database of radio frequencies for the licensing of the radio spectrum in New Zealand. The Register can be searched by radio or spectrum licence or management right.
  
  
• Radio NZ = Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa
  Radio New Zealand includes National Radio, Concert FM and Radio New Zealand International (RNZI). Site includes current New Zealand and Pacific news, programs and sound archive of contemporary and historical radio programmes. Live streaming audio or replay of programs available.
  
  
• Radio Spectrum Management (RSM)
  Government agency responsible for the administration of the New Zealand radio spectrum. Includes details of the functions carried out by the Group including policy, planning, licensing and registration, interference complaints and standards compliance
  
  
• Rating valuations
  LINZ's Property Regulatory Group (PRG) audits and monitors compliance with the Rating Valuations Rules. Valuation information and issues, also covers the role of the Valuer-General.
  
  
• Ratonga Māori
  Gateway to information about the Māori qualifications which are part of the National Qualifications Framework under Field Māori. New Zealand Qualifications Authority.
  
  
• Refugee Status Appeals Authority = Te Mana Pīra Tūranga Rerenga
  The Refugee Status Appeals Authority is an independent body established to determine appeals from decisions of the Refugee Status Branch of the New Zealand Immigration Service declining refugee status.This site allows access to two comprehensive databases containing New Zealand's refugee jurisprudence, a collection of abstracts and full-text copies of decisions published by the RSAA. Includes information about the RSAA, including Practice Notes, Annual Reports, and Statistics. Links to relevant legislation and other refugee-related links.
  
  
• Removal Review Authority = Te Mana Arotake Pananga
  Supports the ongoing quality improvement of the New Zealand immigration determination process.
  
  
• Reserve Bank of New Zealand
  Information about the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, its activities and functions. RBNZ publications are available (including the Annual report, Bulletin, Financial statistics, and Registry flyer); education pages; information for currency collectors and about New Zealand currency; monetary policy; payment and clearing services; statistics; the banking system and foreign exchange controls.
  
  
• Residual Health Management Unit : RHMU
  Information on various functions of RHMU (the Crown's lender to the District Health Board (DHB) sector), such as funding, residual assets & liabilities management and property advice. Includes publications.
  
  
• Retirement Commission
  A crown agency that helps New Zealanders prepare financially for their retirement. Includes publications containing data, surveys and research and information about all aspects of retirement including retirement villages.
  
  
• Road Safety Trust
  A Crown Entity that receives its funding from a share of the proceeds of personalised licence plate sales. The Trust is empowered to fund community safety initiatives, training, education, overseas travel, attendance at conferences and private sector technological developments beneficial to road safety. The Trust's areas of priority are those contained in the National Road Safety Plan and the Land Transport Safety Authority's Safety Directions Publication. The web site includes application criteria and guidelines, also the current annual report.
  
  
• Royal Society of New Zealand : promoting excellence in science and technology
  The RSNZ's site includes resources for students and teachers; online publications and publications available for purchase; full text of journals; details of funding and awards and other documentation that reflects the society's input into education, policy advice to government and wide involvement with NZ science and technology organisations.
  
  
• Securities Commission New Zealand
  A crown entity and New Zealand's main regulator of investments. Site includes publications; lists exemptions granted and information for investors.
  
  
• Social Workers Registration Board = Kāhui Whakamana Tauwhiro
  FAQs about registration under the Social Workers Registration Act (2003), information and forms for social workers applying for registration and a draft code of conduct.
  
  
• Societies & trusts
  Database maintained by the New Zealand Companies Office which holds registration details for incorporated societies and charitable trusts. Incorporated societies can also file their financial statements and update addresses, organisation and officer details online.
  
  
• SPEaR : Social Policy Evaluation and Research
  Committee oversees Government's purchase of social policy research. Site provides a focal point for social policy researchers and acts as a vehicle for communicating with the social research sector.
  
  
• Special Education
  Special Education (also referred to as GSE) is a group in the Ministry of Education focused on providing services - directly and indirectly - to children and young people with special education needs. Provides information on government policy and gives links to local services and contacts.
  
  
• Sport & Recreation New Zealand : SPARC ihi Aotearoa
  SPARC works to create opportunities for New Zealanders to be active and reach their potential in their chosen sports. Information about all aspects of sport publications online.
  
  
• Standards New Zealand = Paerewa Aotearoa
  Standards New Zealand is the trading arm of the Standards Council, a crown entity. Standards New Zealand is heavily involved in the development and application of national, regional and international standards. The site includes online shopping for standards, some of which are available in electronic (PDF) formats. Also included are news, membership information, downloadable product sheets, and online subscription to information on new or updated standards.
  
  
• State Sector Retirement Savings Scheme
  Commmencing July 2004, SSRSS is a voluntary, Government-subsidised savings scheme for the State sector. Information about eligiblity, investment choices and savings calculator.
  
  
• Sustainable Management Fund : supporting the community, industry, iwi and local government in a wide range of practical environmental initiatives
  The SMF will help achieve the Government's environmental objectives and priorities by funding projects that provide outcomes with national benefit. Site has information on projects already funded and details on how to apply for funding.
  
  
• Te Māngai Pāho = Māori Broadcasting Funding Agency
  Crown entity that promotes Māori language and culture by making funds available for production and broadcasting of programmes. In addition to information about the organisation, the site provides news and information on Māori broadcasting. Also contains online publications.
  
  
• Te Ohu Kaimoana : tiakina nga rawa hi ika a taou kaimoana mo nga uri whakaeke
  Website provides an overview of Te Ohu Kaimoana and the allocation process, as well as the issues and concerns regarding the sustainable utilisation of Aotearoa's fisheries and the wider marine environment. Helps Māori develop the business of fishing. Includes reports and newsletters.
  
  
• Te Rōpū Whakatairanga Hauora = Health Sponsorship Council
  The Health Sponsorship Council is a team of social marketers who promote health messages. They currently work on three health issues: sun safety, safe cycling and tobacco control. The Council has logos and websites for each of its messages. The corporate website profiles the work and history of the Council, discusses social marketing, provides sponsorship guidelines and information on purchasing its branded merchandise.
  
  
• Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori = Māori Language Commission
  The Māori Language Commission was set up under the Māori Language Act 1987 to promote the use of Māori as a living language and as an ordinary means of communication.
  
  
• TeachNZ = Akona a Aotearoa
  A unit of the New Zealand Ministry of Education. Site includes information about the New Zealand school system, details of teacher training courses, information for overseas trained teachers and teachers returning to the workforce.
  
  
• Telarc Limited
  Telarc assesses over 1,500 management systems annually in New Zealand against a wide range of national and international standards. The web site provides information about its services and the standards used.
  
  
• Tenancy Tribunal
  Information about the Tenancy Tribunal, and a searchable database of Tenancy Tribunal orders.
  
  
• Tertiary Education Commission = Te Amorangi Mātauranga Matua
  TEC is responsible for leading the government's relationship with the tertiary education sector and for policy development and implementation. Site has information about tertiary education and how to access it.
  
  
• Tertiary times
  Tertiary Times is published by Ministry of Education, Tertiary Information Systems and Sector Liaison (TISSL) Team. The Team's work is centred on the ongoing development and operation of information systems across the tertiary sector. Issues are available in full-text.
  
  
• Tourism New Zealand
  Information about Tourism New Zealand, including tourism industry news and issues, market research, online publications, resources, and commentary.
  
  
• Transit New Zealand = Ararau Aotearoa
  News, information, and downloadable publications relating to Transit NZ. Includes road and traffic information, technical information, and details about Transit's upcoming projects.
  
  
• Transport Accident Investigation Commission = Te Kōmihana Tirotiro Aituā Waka
  The principal purpose of the Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) is to determine the circumstances and causes of accidents and incidents with a view to avoiding similar occurrences in future. TAIC is the New Zealand Crown Entity responsible for the independent investigation of significant aviation, rail, and marine accidents and incidents. The site includes information on these accidents as well as copies of the Commission's reports.
  
  
• UNESCO New Zealand
  The website is designed to put people in touch with UNESCO worldwide. It also contains information about how NZ participates in UNESCO and about national UNESCO networks.
  
  
• Veterans' Affairs New Zealand
  Website about policies and services for war veterans.
  
  
• Waitangi Tribunal = Te Rōpū Whakamana i te Tiriti o Waitangi
  A permanent commission of inquiry. Information about the Tribunal and the claims process. Includes reports.
  
  
• Weathertight Homes Tribunal
  Dept. of Justice site. Tribunal provides a speedy, cost-effective and independent adjudication for leaky home claims. Provides information on claim and tribunal processes, includes brochures and forms and decisions.
  
  
• Weathertightness
  Dept. of Building and Housing site with information about "leaky building syndrome" for homeowners and building professionals.
  
  
• WorkSite = PaeMahi
  Government portal that provides access to a wide range of labour market information. Resource for anyone who needs up-to-date and reliable information about work, skills and employment opportunities in New Zealand.
  
  
• www.sorted.co.nz
  A web site dedicated to providing information and calculators to help people get sorted on money matters at every stage of life. Includes publications, some of which are available in PDF format.
  
  
• youthlaw.co.nz
  The YouthLaw site provides information about children and youth (up to 25 years) rights: with police, school, family, at work, as a consumer, on the road and with drugs and alcohol. Links to further help.