Agencies and Departments

Modern Apprenticeships   (www.modernapprenticeships.co.nz)  

There are over 8000 modern apprentices in New Zealand, working in 32 different industries and businesses, and gaining national qualifications.

Societies & Trusts   (www.societies.govt.nz)  

This Government Web site allows you to update registration details for an incorporated society, search for an incorporated society or charitable trust and obtain useful information on these organisations.

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.

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.

HealthPAC   (www.hpac.co.nz)  

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

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.

New Zealand Health Information Standards Organisation   (www.hiso.govt.nz)  

HISO is a sub-committee of the Health Information Strategy Action Committee, the Ministerial Advisory Committee that provides leadership, oversight and governance for implementing the Health Information Strategy for New Zealand.

New Zealand Proliferation Security Initiative   (www.nzpsi.govt.nz/index.php)  

NZ Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade's proliferation security initiative website.

Saunders Unsworth   (www.sul.co.nz)  

A leading government and public policy consultancy based in Wellington.

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

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

North Shore Civil Defence   (www.nscd.org.nz)  

Provides information on how to prepare for and what to do in the event of a natural disaster occurring in the North Shore of Auckland, 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.

Language Line   (www.languageline.govt.nz)  

A telephone interpreting service, available from Monday to Friday, from 9am to 6pm. Language Line is available through participating agencies, with a selection of 39 languages.