Agencies and Departments

• Scientific Government Agencies@

• Education Counts   (www.educationcounts.edcentre.govt.nz)

  A government run site featuring statistics and research on education in New Zealand.

• Education Review Office   (www.ero.govt.nz)

  The government department which reports publicly on the quality of education in all New Zealand schools and early childhood centres, including private schools, kura kaupapa Maori and kohanga reo.

• Electrical Workers Register   (www.ewr.govt.nz)

  A register maintained on behalf of the Electrical Workers Registration Board by the Ministry of Economic Development.

• Electricity Commission   (www.electricitycommission.govt.nz)

  A Crown entity set up under the Electricity Act to oversee New Zealand's electricity industry and markets. The Commission regulates the operation of the electricity industry and markets, to ensure electricity is produced and delivered to all consumers in an efficient, fair, reliable and environmentally sustainable manner.

• Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority   (www.eeca.govt.nz)

  An independent government Crown entity established to promote and support the uptake of energy efficient initiatives and new renewable energy in New Zealand.

• Energy Safety Service   (www.energysafety.govt.nz)

  Part of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, responsible for safeguarding people and property from the dangers of gas and electricity, and ensuring the quality and measurement of fuel.

• EQS   (www.eqs.co.nz)

  Enhancing Quality Services is a designated auditing agency that has been authorised by the Ministry of Health to audit the provision of community health care services.

• Ethics Committee on Assisted Reproductive Technology   (www.ecart.health.govt.nz)

  ECART is required to consider and determine applications for assisted reproductive procedures or human reproductive research and keep under review approvals previously given.

• Family & Community Services   (www.familyservices.govt.nz)

  An agency within the Ministry of Social Development, supporting families and communities by providing information, and funding and coordination of social services.

• Fines Online   (www.fines.govt.nz)

  Pay your fine or check if you have fines, learn about your rights and obligations, order publications, and get help with inquiries.

• Food Standards Australia New Zealand   (www.foodstandards.govt.nz)

  FSANZ is an independent statutory agency working within a food regulatory system involving the governments of Australia and New Zealand, setting food standards for the two countries.

• Foundation for Research, Science and Technology   (www.frst.govt.nz)

  A statutory authority with an independent Board, reporting to the Minister of Research, Science and Technology. Responsible for about 60% of the public expenditure on research and development in New Zealand.

• Gambling Commission New Zealand   (www.gamblingcom.govt.nz)

  An independent statutory decision-making body established under the Gambling Act 2003. The Commission hears casino licensing applications, and appeals on licensing and enforcement decisions made by the Secretary of Internal Affairs, in relation to gaming machines and other non-casino gambling activities.

• Get Ready : Get Thru   (www.getthru.govt.nz)

  Due to its location and environment, New Zealand faces many potential disasters. All disasters have the potential to cause disruption, damage property and take lives, so it is vital that you prepare now. This site provides an emergency plan and checklist.

• Government 2 Business   (www.g2b.govt.nz)

  A service operated by the Ministry of Economic Development, offering administration of client accounts, access to accounts, transactions and certificates.

• Government Communications Security Bureau   (www.gcsb.govt.nz)

  A Government intelligence and security agency, offering the Government advice on foreign intelligence and information systems security.

• Growth & Innovation Advisory Board   (www.giab.govt.nz)

  Established by the New Zealand Government to provide it with independent perspectives on the advancement of the nation's growth and innovation.

• Health Information Strategy Action Committee   (www.hisac.govt.nz)

  HISAC is a Ministerial Advisory Committee established to provide governance, oversight and leadership for the implementation of the Health Information Strategy for New Zealand.

• HealthPAC   (www.hpac.co.nz)

  A unit of the Minsitry of Health, dealing with health payments, agreements and compliance.

• Health Workforce Advisory Committee   (www.hwac.govt.nz)

  Providing information on the committee's remit, members and work. HWAC concluded its work providing strategic advice to the Minister of Health on the health and disability workforce in September 2006.

• Heartland Services   (www.heartlandservices.govt.nz)

  A government funded interagency initiative providing people in provincial and rural New Zealand with access to Government services.

• Housing New Zealand   (www.hnzc.co.nz)

  Providing affordable housing and low deposit home loans, plus subsidised rent and home ownership education. Rental properties are available for people on low incomes.

• Inland Revenue   (www.ird.govt.nz)

  A resource for all your business, personal and professional tax needs.

• Insolvency and Trustee Service   (www.insolvency.govt.nz)

  This New Zealand government site provides information and online services on personal bankruptcies and company liquidations that are administered by the Insolvency and Trustee Service.

• Insurance and Superannuation Unit   (www.isu.govt.nz)

  This site provides access to resources and publications available from the Insurance and Superannuation Unit of the Ministry of Economic Development. The unit supervises the management of registered superannuation schemes.