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• Accountancy, Finance, and Information Systems, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
  The Department is part of the Commerce Faculty at the University of Canterbury. This site details the courses available, research and includes links to professional organisations, news media, financial networks and search engines and a guide to the city of Christchurch.
  
  
• ACES : Auckland Computers in Education Society
  Auckland Computers in Education Society in a non-profit organisation that promotes the use of information and communication technologies to support learning in New Zealand schools. "Teachers helping teachers with ICT."
  
  
• Apple User Group of Canterbury Incorporated
  The Apple User Group of Canterbury (AUGC) is a non-profit organisation which exists for the purpose of exchanging ideas and expertise about the use of Apple computers, the Macintosh operating system, and related hardware and software. Their site features membership information, meeting information and minutes, shareware and links to other sites about the Apple.
  
  
• BeSTGRID : Broadband enabled Science and Technology GRID
  A project between Auckland, Massey, and Canterbury universities to build an eresearch platform based on shared data, shared computational resources, and a range of collaboration tools. Includes information about the project, tools, and recent news and events.
  
  
• Black Albatross
  The Black Albatross is an applied research centre based in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Otago. It was created to assist business partners in assessing the impact of computer based technology, and developing responses to it, to benefit their business and their clients. The site includes information about staff, products and services, tools and technology used, and some clients.
  
  
• Bulletin of applied computing and information technology
  The Bulletin of Applied Computing and Information Technology is an editorially reviewed online journal published by the National Advisory Committee on Computing Qualifications (NACCQ). BACIT aims to publish works in progress and scholarly writings from new and emerging researchers, primarily in New Zealand. The focus of the journal is on the application of information and communications technologies to business, education, and society in general.
  
  
• Bulletin of information technology research : New Zealand
  The Bulletin of Information Technology Research, an editorially reviewed online journal published by CITRUS and the National Advisory Committee on Computing Qualifications (NACCQ). BITR aims to publish works in progress and scholarly writings from new and emerging researchers, primarily in New Zealand. The focus of the journal is on the application of information and communications technologies to our everyday world, whether this is business, education or society in general.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Centre for Discrete Mathematics & Theoretical Computer Science, Auckland, Aotearoa
  The Centre for Discrete Mathematics and Theoretical Computer Science (CDMTCS) is a joint venture involving the Computer Science and Mathematics Departments of the University of Auckland . The web site provides information about activities, specific research areas, and personnel. Research reports and annual reports are available in PDF format.
  
  
• Centre for Research on Information Systems Management : CRISM
  At AUT. Details of research in progress and how industry can join with the centre in research projects.
  
  
• Centre for Software Innovation
  CSI is a consulting and research organisation which delivers software solutions to commercial and government organisations. Includes information about events, services and programs, research, and business partners.
  
  
• CIO
  The website of New Zealand's CIO, an information systems magazine aimed at CIOs and other top management, and covering the strategic issues facing large users of IT. Website provides full text of recent articles, a CIO-only secure forum discussion area, information on upcoming relevant events, and subscription details for the print edition.
  
  
• CITRUS : New Zealand Centres for Information Technology Research
  CITRUS is a Charitable Trust acting as a co-ordinated national body, this enables regionally-based and inter-institutional research clusters to be created, managed and resourced.
  
  
• Computer Access NZ Trust
  CANZ is an organisation that recycles business computers for schools and the community.
  
  
• Computer Science : University of Canterbury
  The University of Canterbury Department of Computer Science is in the Commerce Faculty, and its pages describe courses available, course material, research areas, published reports (abstracts and pdf format), as well as the organisation and teaching staff.
  
  
• Computer science
  Provides information about Otago University's Department of Computer Science, including courses of study, research projects and community projects.
  
  
• Computers in Homes = Rorohiko I Roto ngā Kainga
  The Computers In Homes Pilot Project aims to narrow the digital divide in less-advantaged New Zealand communities whose schools are in the Decile 1 socio-economic category.
  
  
• Computers in New Zealand schools
  Computers in New Zealand Schools contains articles, many by teachers themselves, on all aspects of computers in education, with emphasis on practical applications and on professional development. Contents page for current issue available, together with back issue highlights.
  
  
• Computerworld
  Online version of the weekly print magazine. Includes news and information aimed at managers of IT infrastructure, software developers and other computer and telecommunication industry insiders.
  
  
• Connectionist-based information systems : a University of Otago emerging research theme
  Connectionist Based Information Systems Emerging Theme (CBIS/ET) is hosted by the Knowledge Engineering Laboratory in the Information Science Department of University of Otago. It is primarily concerned with advancing computational intelligence by developing and using generic methods, tools and systems called Connectionist Based Information Systems. The site lists theme members, outlines its projects and lists publications (some online). It has links to related projects.
  
  
• DigiOps : Digital Opportunities Project
  Digital Opportunities (DigiOps) projects are joint partnerships between schools, organisations involved in ICT and the Ministry of Education. The aim is to improve learning through the innovative use of leading edge technologies.
  
  
• Digital strategy : creating our digital future
  About the New Zealand government digital strategy. Includes publications and information on development of communication technology and how it relates to communities, business, government and individuals .
  
  
• Electec College of Technology
  Electec College was founded in 1997 by a group of industry executives to provide high-quality education and qualifications for New Zealand's technology industries. The web site provides information about departments, tertiary and industry courses, VUE testing, school courses, and careers. A student showcase is available.
  
  
• Fairfax Business Media
  Publisher of magazines, print and online for Australian and New Zealand senior business and IT professionals. News, newsletters, advertising and custom publishing information.
  
  
• Flaxroots Technology : conference
  The Flaxroots Technology conference is for people interested in using the Internet and other new technology to build stronger communities.
  
  
• Genealogical Computing Group (GCG) : special interest group of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists Inc. (NZSG)
  Fosters the use of computers as a tool for genealogical research. Contact details for local groups.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Graphics Group
  The Graphics Group (GG) at the University of Auckland is a research group within the Computer Science Department, with ties to other groups in medicine and engineering. The group's activities cover a range of research areas, including physically-based animation techniques, image-based rendering, geometric modelling, and volume visualization algorithms. Site includes information on research, publications, theses, teaching and events.
  
  
• Greenstone digital library software
  Greenstone is a suite of open source software for building and distributing digital library collections. Greenstone is produced by the New Zealand Digital Library Project at the University of Waikato.
  
  
• GrownUps 50+ community
  Site intended for users over the age of fifty which provides news items and links to Internet sites of interest.
  
  
• HiGrowth Project
  The project works as a catalyst within New Zealand's ICT, information and communications technology industry to facilitate growth in the global market and promote New Zealand's ICT industry in New Zealand and internationally. Includes a directory of New Zealand ICT companies and handbooks and reports to help companies grow.
  
  
• HIT Lab NZ : Human Interface Laboratory New Zealand
  The Human Interface Technology Laboratory New Zealand (HIT Lab NZ) hosted at the University of Canterbury, is a human-computer interface research centre providing students with a project-based learning environment.
  
  
• http://www.codec.org.nz
  Website linking 4 contemporary arts organisations, Artspace, Galerie Dessford Vogel, The Physics Room and Teststrip. It presents four artists projects which use the internet as a medium to present new kinds of work to new audiences. Includes articles from the Codec publication which seek to make more visible some of the cultural and internet activity taking place within New Zealand and overseas.
  
  
• ICT in NZ : information communication technology
  Teaching resource (primary and secondary school), linking ICT, information literacy and learning.
  
  
• ICT New Zealand
  ICT-NZ is a non-profit organisation focused on helping firms in the information, communications and technology sector work collaboratively to achieve business success. The site includes a directory of companies within the sector, and a knowledge centre containing online publications.
  
  
• Institute of Information Sciences and Technology, Massey University
  The Institute of Information Sciences and Technology (I2S&T) is active in teaching and research in Computer Science and some aspects of Information Systems, Statistics and Applied Statistics and in Information Engineering including Electronic Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering and Telecommunication Engineering.
  
  
• Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE)
  The New Zealand branch of the British Institution of Electrical Engineers, a professional organisation promoting the interests and education of its members.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• ITANZ : Information Technology Association of New Zealand
  ITANZ is the New Zealand national association of organisations involved in the development, production, marketing and support of goods and services related to the processing of information. The site includes the ITANZ bulletin and other publications, e.g. guidelines to assist organisations procuring hardware, software and services.
  
  
• Kapiti SeniorNet Inc.
  SeniorNet gives people over 55 an opportunity to get on the Internet and learn more about new communication and information technology.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Karoro
  Information on the courses offered by Karoro Learning, a division of Greymouth High School.
  
  
• Kete.net.nz : documentation, blog, themes
  Kete.net.nz is the home of the Kete software community for those that are using Kete, thinking about using it, or just interested in knowing more. Kete was developed by Horowhenua Library Trust and Katipo Communications Ltd. to build a digital library of Horowhenua material, Kete Horowhenua. Kete.net.nz is run on the Kete software and as such is a digital archive of information about Kete that has been collaboratively developed with community.
  
  
• Knowledge Engineering & Discovery Research Institute
  KEDRI is housed at AUT Technology Park, part of Auckland University of Technology. Site provides information on staff, teaching and research areas, and publications.
  
  
• Koha : open source library system
  The Koha system is a free full catalogue, OPAC, circulation and acquisitions system for libraries. Site has access to trial database and free download of software.
  
  
• LEA
  The web site includes information about the ICT project where lead schools provide professional development support in the use of ICT to clusters of schools throughout New Zealand. ICT topics include: online projects and activities, reference sites for kids, art gallery, writing spot, developing an ICT culture, building ICT infrastructure, reference sites for teachers, and ICT & Māori.
  
  
• LIANZA IT-SIG
  Wiki Wiki Web of the Information Technology Special Interest Group (ITSIG) of the Library and Information Association of New Zealand/Aotearoa. Includes the LIANZA Research SIG research register and resources concerning the application of information technology to library and information management.
  
  
• Linux.net.nz
  Provides information for users of Linux. Includes news, mailing list, and information about consultants, distributors, and training programmes in New Zealand.
  
  
• Linuxchix.org.nz
  LinuxChix NZ is a community for women who like Linux, and for women and men who want to support women in computing. The site includes conference papers, blogs and surveys of members on various topics.
  
  
• Medialab
  Company provides research, development and commercialisation in information technology and communications sectors. The site describes its activities and aspirations. Includes full text newsletter.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• NACCQ web site : National Advisory Committee on Computing Qualifications
  The NACCQ sector includes the information and communication technologies departments of all polytechnics, institutes of technology and selected universities.The goals of the NACCQ are to work hand in hand with industry to develop and deliver current marketable qualifications that are industry focussed and to ensure that students are work ready when they graduate. The site provides information about the Committee, conferences and qualifications. Newsletters are available in full text.
  
  
• National Digital Forum
  The National Digital Forum (NDF) is a coalition of organisations working together to enhance electronic access to New Zealand's culture and heritage. Site includes the Register of Digitisation Initiatives (RoDI).
  
  
• New Zealand Computer Society Inc.
  The New Zealand Computer Society (NZCS) offers individual membership to computer people from all types of roles and organisations. The site provides information about the Society, including the constitution, code of ethics, code of practice, by-laws, education programmes. A calendar of events is available, information on partners and alliances and a link to a register of consultants. Information about Computing New Zealand, the commercial arm of NZCS, is also provided, including the escrow service and the International Computer Driving Licence.
  
  
• New Zealand Game Developers Association
  NZGDA promotes commercial video and computer games, and game development software in New Zealand. Includes discussion forum and news about the New Zealand gaming industry. New Zealand produced games and game development tools available online.
  
  
• New Zealand Macguide @ NZMac.com : supporting the New Zealand MacIntosh community
  Provides a central web site for New Zealand Macintosh users. NZ news, events and information, discussion forums, buy/sell areas, NZ news and information with a specific New Zealand flavour.
  
  
• New Zealand Open Source Awards 2007 October : recognising & celebrating the contribution of New Zealanders to open source
  Information about the NZOSA awards, which recognize New Zealanders who contribute to or promote open source projects, and also the use of open source by New Zealand organisations.
  
  
• New Zealand Open Source Society
  NZOSS site provides information about open source software and the society.
  
  
• New Zealand PC world
  The New Zealand PC World website has: content from the magazine, IT tips, file downloads, free IT help forum, reviews, and subscription details.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Open Access Repositories in New Zealand : mapping, enabling and connecting New Zealand's digital research and teaching repositories
  About the OARiNZ project which will design and build the infrastructure necessary to connect all of New Zealand's digital research repositories that meet standards for interoperability and access.
  
  
• Open source software and libraries bibliography
  Bibliography includes announcements, journal articles, and web documents that are about open source software development in libraries. It also includes articles that describe specific open source applications used in libraries, in particular Koha, Greenstone, and MyLibrary.
  
  
• Paua Interface Limited
  Paua Interface Ltd is a "knowledge" consulting company. Includes brief project reports.
  
  
• Project Voltaire : Māori keyboard layouts
  Free software for Windows XP/2000 operating systems which allows the insertion of the extended characters used in the Māori language, primarily the macron diacritic mark.
  
  
• Public Health WWW Networking Project
  The Public Health World Wide Web Networking Project is designed to facilitate the use of the World Wide Web by public health workers and organisations in New Zealand. The site provides access to resources for building websites, web beginners' Q & A's, a public health web discussion group, and links to other public health websites.
  
  
• Reseller news
  News and market information about the IT industry, both in New Zealand and overseas. Includes a blog and opinion page.
  
  
• Rod Drury : going global from New Zealand
  Rod Drury's blog, covering new developments in information technology, business software and telecommunications.
  
  
• School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, The University of Waikato = Te Kura Pūtaiao Pāngarau Rorohiko : Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato
  The Department of Mathematics, together with the Departments of Computer Science and Statistics, forms the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Waikato. Information about: departments; degrees; programmes; staff; careers; alumni association; student and international student information; resources; research and publication;, events and facilities.
  
  
• School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
  Information for students about the School and its courses in the subject areas of computing and computer sciences, information systems and information science and mathematical sciences. Also describes research carried out by the School.
  
  
• School of Information Management = Te Kura Whakaipurangi Korero
  Victory University's School of Information Management and the programmes offered.
  
  
• SeniorNet Canterbury
  SeniorNet gives people over 55 an opportunity to get on the Internet and learn more about new communication and information technology. Includes news, membership information, and details of computer courses.
  
  
• SeniorNet Garden City Inc.
  SeniorNet gives people over 55 an opportunity to get on the Internet and learn more about new communication and information technology. Includes membership information, details of computer courses, online tutorials, an online discussion forum, and the SeniorNet Garden City newsletter.
  
  
• SeniorNet Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
  Hawke's Bay branch of organization which provides older adults education for and access to computer technology. Includes joining information; tips on WWW use; interesting sites and free downloads.
  
  
• SeniorNet Hibiscus Coast Inc
  SeniorNet gives people over 55 an opportunity to get on the Internet and learn more about new communication and information technology. Includes membership information, details of computer courses, and the SeniorNet Hibiscus Coast newsletter.
  
  
• SeniorNet North Shore
  SeniorNet gives people over 55 an opportunity to get on the Internet and learn more about new communication and information technology.
  
  
• SeniorNet Pakuranga
  SeniorNet gives people over 55 an opportunity to get on the Internet and learn more about new communication and information technology.
  
  
• SeniorNet Papakura Inc. : bringing wisdom to the information age
  SeniorNet gives people over 55 an opportunity to get on the Internet and learn more about new communication and information technology.
  
  
• SeniorNet South Canterbury Inc.
  SeniorNet gives people over 55 an opportunity to get on the Internet and learn more about new communication and information technology.
  
  
• SeniorNet Wairarapa N.Z.
  SeniorNet gives people over 55 an opportunity to get on the Internet and learn more about new communication and information technology.
  
  
• SeniorNet Wellington Inc.
  SeniorNet gives people over 55 an opportunity to get on the Internet and learn more about new communication and information technology.
  
  
• SeniorNet West Auckland
  SeniorNet gives people over 55 an opportunity to get on the Internet and learn more about new communication and information technology.
  
  
• SeniorNet
  SeniorNet gives people over 55 an opportunity to get on the Internet and learn more about new communication and information technology. There are many learning centres organised locally for courses and resources.
  
  
• Smart Newtown
  Provides a 'portal' or 'entry ramp' to the Internet for Newtown residents. Also contains information about the projects that form Smart Newtown.
  
  
• Software Engineering Research Lab
  SERL is at the School of Computer and Information Sciences at the Auckland University of Technology.
  
  
• Software New Zealand
  Aims to help New Zealand's software developers succeed at home, then prosper in overseas markets. Members get support in management and marketing, export and education, finance and funding, member and guest login.
  
  
• Spatial Information Research Centre
  SIRC is a multidisciplinary research centre attached to the Department of Information Science at the University of Otago. It undertakes multidisciplinary research into aspects of spatial data acquisistion, storage, manipulation, visualisation and analysis. Details of current research projects and researchers. Conference information and programmes.
  
  
• Statistics on information technology in New Zealand
  Provides statistics on information technology in New Zealand.
  
  
• Te Ngutu Kura : free Māori spell checker
  Spell-checker offered freely in order to really advance the Maori language in the IT area.
  
  
• The Bioinformatics Institute, University of Auckland, New Zealand
  Has specialisations in evolutionary bioinformatics, genomics, microarray analysis, and population and conservation genetics. Information about research, workshops, seminars and courses, some publications available online.
  
  
• UC Supercomputer : UCSC
  A powerful scientific research computer maintained by the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, N.Z. Site provides technical specifications, user documentation and information on accessing computer.
  
  
• UCi3 : NZ ICT Innovation Institute
  The Institute has been set up to be a national centre for excellence in Information and Communications Technology (ICT). The first teaching and research facility of its kind in NZ, it will link academic and industry expertise to enhance high-tech capabilities and developments. Site includes background, contacts and information about research projects.
  
  
• Usability Professionals' Association, New Zealand Chapter
  UPA New Zealand site. About the organisation that supports those who promote and advance the development of usable products.
  
  
• Virtually there
  System that allows visitors to view objects from the Otago Museum electronically. Once the objects have been captured as digital images, information about them is stored in a database and is displayed using the 'Virtually There' viewer that allows a full horizontal 360 degrees rotation.
  
  
• Webgrrls Aotearoa
  Webgrrls Aotearoa / New Zealand is a group for New Zealand women who use the Web for work or play. They share information, ideas, skills and news and encourage other women to enter internet-related work. They are a chapter of Webgrrls International.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Work Raft trust : supporting equitable and sustainable development through ICT for all New Zealander's
  Works with partners using information and communication technology to bring about sustainable community and economic development.