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• .nz Domain Name Commission
  The DNC manages the .nz domain name space and protects the interests and rights of everyone involved in using it. Site provides information on registering a domain name and introduces the Dispute Resolution Service. Includes lists of authorised registrars, .nz policies and procedures, DNCL news and PDF newsletters, FAQs, and statistics.
  
  
• .NZ newsletter
  Newsletter of the Domain Name Commission (DNC) which covers issues related to the registration and management of the .nz domain name. Issues available in full-text.
  
  
• .nz Registry Services
  .nz Registry Services (NZRS) has the exclusive right to operate and manage the register of domain names in the .nz domain name space.
  
  
• 2020 : leaders in communications ICT in New Zealand and the Pacific
  Site includes information about the 2020 Communications Trust and its aims, and news on digital initiatives and programmes.
  
  
• Aardvark daily
  A daily commentary on Internet industry news.
  
  
• Aotearoa People's Network Kaharoa
  Introduces the Aotearoa People's Network Kaharoa, a project to provide free access to broadband internet services in New Zealand public libraries, and the partner libraries involved.
  
  
• Attitude's New Zealand search guide
  This site provides information on search engines and directories focused on New Zealand websites. Includes links to information on promoting websites and searching for information.
  
  
• Auckland web meetup
  Information about a monthly meetup of Auckland web developers and designers.
  
  
• Carjam
  FAQs about car ownership; free odometer history and fuel efficiency reports; blog; reports about vehicles individuals are planning to buy or sell are available for purchase.
  
  
• Connecting the clouds : the internet in New Zealand
  A wiki for the book by Keith Newman on the history of the internet in New Zealand. Includes access to the book in chapter headings with pages for discussion on the content and later changes. Has additional content post publication.
  
  
• DC-ANZ
  For people interested in Dublin Core metadata standards and practices.
  
  
• e-Gov Watch : best practice web assessments
  Evaluates New Zealand government websites.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Enzyme
  Enzyme, the online community catalyst, is a radical tech collective that provides web and email hosting and support to individuals, groups and organisations engaged in non-authoritarian struggles for human liberation, the ethical treatment of animals, and ecological sustainability.
  
  
• FAQ : the nz.* usenet hierarchy
  The nz.* hierarchy is a group of Usenet newsgroups that are primarily distributed within and to do with New Zealand.
  
  
• Flaxroots Technology : conference
  The Flaxroots Technology conference is for people interested in using the Internet and other new technology to build stronger communities.
  
  
• Geek.nz
  Documents the lobbying by a group of professional internet engineers and technicians which resulted in the launch of New Zealand's twelfth second-level domain registry.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Igovt
  Igovt helps people prove their identity to government service providers securely via the Internet. Provides information about the igovt logon service and the igovt identity verification service.
  
  
• Internet peace gateway : the online directory of groups in Aotearoa/New Zealand
  Online directory of websites of peace groups in New Zealand.
  
  
• Internet Service Providers Association of New Zealand
  ISPANZ is a group of Internet technologists and entrepreneurs who are committed to encouraging innovation and the development of information and communication technology in New Zealand. ISPANZ intend to educate their users, the public and various facets of government of the issues facing New Zealand ISPs.
  
  
• InternetNZ digest
  InternetNZ Digest provides the contents of a weekly news digest sent by email to members of InternetNZ (The Internet Society of New Zealand). It is updated on a daily basis, along with other links of potential interest to members.
  
  
• InternetNZ
  Information about InternetNZ, the Internet Society of New Zealand, including membership information, reports, and background information about the Internet.
  
  
• iStart : New Zealand's e-business portal
  E-business portal with case studies, industry reports and information on running a business in an electronic environment. Subscription available for weekly newsletter.
  
  
• Karaitiana N. Taiuru
  Personal web page. Provides computer and internet tips and free software for Māori language and genealogical use, including information about iwi.nz and .maori.nz.
  
  
• Katipo Communications Ltd.
  Outlines the work done by web design company Katipo Communications Ltd. Includes advice on planning a web site and useful links for authors and designers. Provides information on the free open source library system, Koha.
  
  
• Kete Horowhenua : the stories of the district as told by its people
  A digital library of images, audio, video and documents which have been collected and catalogued by the Horowhenua community, using open source software.
  
  
• Kia ora InterLinkers!
  A project of the British Council in New Zealand, to establish relationships between 24 paired schools in New Zealand and Britain via the internet. This site is the result of the project and contains many examples of the cultural and social exchanges that have taken place.
  
  
• NetGuide web
  Website of New Zealand NetGuide magazine.
  
  
• NetSafe : the Internet Safety Group
  ISG site provides information for schools, and for children, young adults and parents. Also includes an Internet safety kit, links to organisations involved in the creation of the safety kit, reports from research projects, interviews, and information on law enforcement and the Internet.
  
  
• Netsafe netbasics
  Includes animated short films and textual information illustrating internet security issues such as downloads, firewalls, spam, malware, phising, password protection, staying safe online, updating for security and backing up data.
  
  
• 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 Network Operators Group : NZNOG
  New Zealand Network Operators Group consists of subscribers to the NZNOG mailing list which is intended to facilitate discussion on matters relevant to network operators. The site includes information about the group, the NZNOG annual conference and the mailing list.
  
  
• Next Generation Internet
  The NGI-NZ Society is a non-profit, common-interest society to promote and represent New Zealand research, innovation and education sectors in next generation Internet networks, protocols and applications.
  
  
• NZWDF : New Zealand Wireless Data Forum
  The NZ Wireless Data Forum was established primarily to promote and educate New Zealand companies on the many options and solutions available to them through the use of wireless data. The site provides information and news on what is happening in New Zealand and links to the companies who are making it happen.
  
  
• PacificaTube : home of Pacific media
  PacificaTube.com is a place to share and view video and audio clips with Pacific content.
  
  
• Quality web content
  Resources for web content writers, including ordering details for a training CD-ROM and the book Web Word Wizardry, by Rachel McAlpine. Articles by Rachel McAlpine on improving web content and on corporate communications are also available, including a style guide for the company intranet.
  
  
• Report for the Commerce Commission on New Zealand broadband quality / by IDC, Epitiro Technologies
  Quarterly report which examines the quality of broadband services provided by New Zealand's Internet Service Providers (ISPs). All issues available in full-text.
  
  
• Safety points
  This is the Cyberkidz website, designed to help parents and teachers educate children about safety on the Internet.
  
  
• Share my NZ
  Site offering free weblogs to New Zealanders. Includes directory of blogs, and online reviews of New Zealand businesses.
  
  
• Statistics on information technology in New Zealand
  Provides statistics on information technology in New Zealand.
  
  
• Stop spam
  Aims to help you understand and minimize the impact of spam; ideas about how to reduce spam; overview of the current legal situation and a set rules to follow when dealing with spam.
  
  
• Te Whānau Ipurangi
  Society aims to promote Māori on the internet and includes a directory of Māori sites, job listings, news and articles.
  
  
• TVNZ 7 Internet debate
  David Cunliffe, Metiria Turai, Maurice Williamson and Rodney Hyde debate ICT (Information and Communication Technology) issues such as broadband and fibre infrastructure, copyright, digital divide, convergance, cybersafety and broadcasting. Questions posed by journalists Fran O'Sullivan and Russell Brown.
  
  
• Wairua Consulting : information architects
  Business solutions in both traditional and online environments, consultants and project managers. Reports relating to government and community use of ICT and e-commerce available online.
  
  
• Webstock
  Web-related events and workshops which aim to improve how websites are built through inspiration, education, analysis and practical application. Details of future and past events and audio and video links to past presentations and profiles of the people behind the resource.
  
  
• Wicked
  A fun learning site funded by the Ministry of Education for children between the ages of 7 and 12. Themed activities from a variety of curriculum areas.
  
  
• WIT
  Organisation which supports women in the computer and technology industry by offering meetings and list serves through which they can communicate with other professionals.