Agencies and Departments

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• AgResearch   (www.agresearch.co.nz)

  A Crown Research Institute, working within the pastoral and food processing industries, creating innovative products that benefit all New Zealanders.

• Auckland Regional Transport Authority   (www.arta.co.nz)

  Organisation responsible for the integrated planning, funding and implementation of all modes of transport throughout the Auckland region.

• Australia New Zealand Therapeutic Products Authority   (www.tgamedsafe.org)

  In 2003, the Australian and New Zealand governments signed an agreement to establish a joint regulatory scheme for therapeutic products. The joint scheme will regulate medicines, including complementary medicines, and medical devices.

• Biodiversity   (www.biodiversity.govt.nz)

  This government site provides information on New Zealand's native biodiversity, what is being done to help conserve and manage it, and who is involved. The information and work programmes covered in this site are part of New Zealand's long-term commitment to conserve its natural heritage under the New Zealand Biodiversity Strategy.

• Births, Deaths and Marriages   (www.bdm.govt.nz)

  Registers all births, deaths and marriages which take place in New Zealand. Provides access to registered birth, death and marriage information.

• Bluelibs   (www.bluelibs.co.nz)

  A New Zealand political advisory group, Bluelibs was established to advocate for socially liberal values and policies within the National Party.

• British Council - New Zealand   (www.britishcouncil.org.nz)

  Operates in New Zealand to promote professional partnerships in the areas of science, technology, the environment, the arts, education, good governance and human rights.

• Change for the Better   (www.newcoins.govt.nz)

  New Zealand's silver coins are changing. From 31 July 2006 the current 50, 20, and 10 cent coins will be replaced with smaller and lighter coins, and the 5 cent coin will begin to be phased out.

• Charities Commission   (www.charities.govt.nz)

  The Commission is responsible for registering and monitoring charitable organisations in New Zealand, providing them with support and advice on good governance and management. Visit the site for information on registering a charity or to view the charity register.

• Child and Youth Mortality Review Committee   (www.cymrc.health.govt.nz)

  The CYMRC was established by the Minister of Health to review deaths of children and young people aged between 28 days and 24 years. The committee's aim is to find ways to prevent such deaths in the future.

• Citizens and Ratepayers Now   (acrn.org.nz)

  Political organisation that contests local body elections in Auckland city, to hold seats on regional boards and councils.

• Commerce Commission   (www.comcom.govt.nz)

  This group has the task of enforcing and controlling a number of general and regulatory regimes, as set out in the commerce, fair trading, electricity industry reform, dairy industry restructuring and telecommunications acts.

• Companies Office   (www.companies.govt.nz)

  Direct access to the official government register and national database which stores registration information on companies in New Zealand.

• Corrections Department   (www.corrections.govt.nz)

  Complete profile with prison jail sentences in New Zealand, sentencing remand probation and parole data, news, publications, and careers advice.

• Crown Company Monitoring Advisory Unit   (www.ccmau.govt.nz)

  An organisation that advises the Crown (the New Zealand government) on the performance of Crown companies.

• Crown Law Office   (www.crownlaw.govt.nz)

  Providing legal advice and representation to the New Zealand Government and its departments, ministries and agencies in matters affecting the Crown.

• Department of Building and Housing   (www.dbh.govt.nz)

  Government department with responsibilities in regulation and dispute resolution within New Zealand’s building and housing sector. The site provides information on building legislation and controls, housing services, and advice for tenants and landlords.

• Department of Child, Youth and Family   (www.cyf.govt.nz)

  Government agency that has legal powers to intervene to protect and help children who are being abused or neglected or who have problem behaviour. This site is a focus for promoting the wellbeing and safety of children and supporting positive parenting.

• Department of Conservation   (www.doc.govt.nz)

  DOC is the government agency responsible for conservation in New Zealand.

• Department of Internal Affairs   (www.dia.govt.nz)

  Encompasses heritage, identity services, community development, gaming and censorship regulation, emergency management and civil defence, and tourism and sport.

• Department of Internal Affairs Passport Services   (www.passports.govt.nz)

  Issue of passports to New Zealand citizens in accordance with the Passports Act 1992.

• Department of Labour   (www.dol.govt.nz)

  Government department aiming to ensure that people are safe and treated fairly at work, and to support community development, immigration and settlement.

• Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet   (www.dpmc.govt.nz)

  Serving the Executive (the Prime Minister, the Governor-General, and the Cabinet) through the provision of high quality impartial advice and support services which make government decision-making easier at both strategic and operational levels.

• Early Childhood Education   (www.ecd.govt.nz)

  Early childhood education is a critical first step in building the foundation for a child’s ongoing learning and development. The Ministry of Education is involved in the strategic planning for early childhood education in New Zealand.

• edCentre   (www.edcentre.govt.nz)

  Your online gateway to New Zealand education, providing access to educational services and advice for organisations and people at all stages of their lives.