Agencies and Departments

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.

New Zealand Customs Service   (www.customs.govt.nz)  

A Government border protection agency. Specific responsibilities are ensuring that all goods and persons entering and exiting New Zealand do so in accordance with New Zealand laws and regulations.

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.

Studylink   (www.studylink.govt.nz)  

Works with New Zealand tertiary institutions and student organisations to ensure that students get the finance they are entitled to so they can complete tertiary study.

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.

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.

Standards New Zealand   (www.standards.co.nz)  

The trading arm of the Standards Council. The Standards Council, oversees the development and adoption of Standards and standards-related products.

LTSA Online   (www.ltsa.govt.nz)  

The Land Transport Safety Authority is a stand alone Crown entity charged with promoting safety in land transport at reasonable cost. This site provides practical advice for general and commercial drivers.

Quality of Life   (www.bigcities.govt.nz)  

Findings from monitoring social, economic and environmental conditions in Auckland, Christchurch, Manukau, North Shore, Waitakere and Wellington.

Office of the Controller and Auditor-General   (www.oag.govt.nz)  

The Audit Office exists as a constitutional safeguard to maintain the financial integrity of New Zealand’s parliamentary system of government. The Audit Office, as an Office of Parliament, is independent of the Executive Branch of Government.

Medsafe   (www.medsafe.govt.nz)  

The New Zealand medicines and medical devices safety authority, a unit of the Ministry of Health that is responsible for the regulation of therapeutic products.

New Zealand Treasury   (www.treasury.govt.nz)  

Primary economic and financial adviser to the Government.

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.

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.

Office of the Clerk of the House of Representatives   (www.clerk.parliament.govt.nz)  

The legislature's secretariat, providing specialist advice and assistance on parliamentary law and procedures to the house of Representatives and its committees.

Parliamentary Service   (www.ps.parliament.govt.nz)  

Promoting the effectiveness, efficiency and responsiveness of Parliamentary government by providing administrative and support services to Members of Parliament.

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.

Maritime Safety Authority of NZ   (www.msa.govt.nz)  

The Maritime Safety Authority of New Zealand is a Crown entity established in August 1993.

New Zealand Fish And Game   (www.fishandgame.org.nz)  

The New Zealand Government agency responsible for managing freshwater fisheries and gamebird hunting.

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.

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

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

Maritime New Zealand   (www.maritimenz.govt.nz)  

The Government's marine authority, providing guidelines for commercial and recreational marine activities, as well as information on marine pollution, and search and rescue operations.

New Zealand Post   (www.nzpost.co.nz)  

Details on all New Zealand postal services.

Investment New Zealand   (www.investmentnz.govt.nz)  

Providing guidance and information on New Zealand’s unique competitive advantages and business opportunities.

New Zealand Teachers Council   (www.teacherscouncil.govt.nz)  

The professional national body for all registered teachers working in early childhood, primary, secondary, tertiary and other teaching institutions.