Online Information

Starfish   (www.starfish.govt.nz)  

Student and teacher resources from the Ministry of Fisheries. Dive in to find lots of information on New Zealand's fisheries and fisheries management. Learn how New Zealand's marine environment is protected for the use of today's tangata whenua, recreational and commercial fishers.

EQ-IQ   (www.eq-iq.org.nz)  

An Earthquake Commission site where you can learn how to be prepared for an earthquake or other natural disaster, such as a tsunami, landslip of volcanic eruption.

Good Practice Funding   (www.goodpracticefunding.govt.nz)  

A Government site designed to help public servants follow good process in funding community, voluntary and Maori organisations.

The Governor-General of New Zealand   (www.gov-gen.govt.nz)  

Information about the personal representative of the NZ Head of State, Queen Elizabeth II of New Zealand.

What's Tax?   (www.whatstax.govt.nz)  

What is tax and why do you pay it? Find out more about tax, including IRD numbers, tax codes, tax rates, rebates and everything you need to know when earning money in New Zealand.

NZ Superannuation Fund   (www.nzsuperfund.co.nz)  

Investing in New Zealand's future.

Asia 2000   (www.asia2000.org.nz)  

The official Web site of the Asia 2000 Foundation of New Zealand - a New Zealand crown entity and non-profit organisation.

The Political Scene   (www.enzed.com/faq/b31.html)  

The New Zealand political scene which includes why there is no Constitution, the form of Government, the Justice System, and membership in organisations.

Public Consultations New Zealand   (www.publicconsultations.co.nz)  

On-line web portal to all New Zealand public consultations.

Te Tiriti o Waitangi : The Treaty of Waitangi   (www.tiritiowaitangi.govt.nz)  

A Maori language site providing information on the history of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, or the Treaty of Waitangi.

Campaign for Public Transport   (www.getmoving.org.nz)  

Campaigns for better public transport in Auckland.

Heart of Wanganui   (www.heartofwanganui.co.nz)  

Your city, your future, your choice. The Heart of Wanganui site provides information on the Wanganui City Council's ambitious project to revitalise the city's civic and cultural precinct.

in-transit   (www.in-transit.govt.nz)  

What will you do when you leave school? Not sure whether to find a job or give study a go? This site helps all those young New Zealanders who are 'in transit', moving through school and thinking about their next steps.

New Broadcasting Futures: Out of the Box   (www.newfuture.govt.nz)  

Just what will a fast-changing digital landscape mean for audiences, content creators, broadcasters, platform providers and policy makers? This two day event in Wellington looks at the issues facing broadcasting in New Zealand today and tomorrow.

e-Gov Watch   (www.e-govwatch.org.nz)  

Helping the New Zealand Government lift its e-game, so that all people are able to find and use Government information and services easily online.

Services for Tertiary Education Organisations   (www.steo.govt.nz)  

Information on service providers to the tertiary education sector in New Zealand. The Ministry of Education, along with the TEC, the New Zealand Qualifications Authority and Career Services, are the key central government agencies in the reformed tertiary education system.

Population and Sustainable Development   (www.population.govt.nz)  

Provides access to New Zealand population statistics published by a wide range of Government departments and agencies. The site will help you find demographic information, become familiar with some of the key frameworks used to analyse population issues, and get expert advice on how to use population information.

eLearn   (www.elearn.govt.nz)  

New Zealand's tertiary e-learning portal, aiming to facilitate the sharing of information so that people can more easily access information about tertiary education providers and the e-learning courses that they offer.

Training Ship Gambia   (www.gambia.org.nz)  

Provides disciplined training and activities for South Auckland teenagers with assistance from the New Zealand Defence Force.

Government Superannuation Fund Authority   (www.gsfa.govt.nz)  

Providing information on the Government Superannuation Fund, a scheme which allows state sector employees to save for their retirement.

Business Information Zone   (www.biz.org.nz)  

A New Zealand Government portal for business services, compliance and business information.

Labour Market Development Activites   (www.lmda.org.nz)  

A site created to provide an overall view of regional labour market initiatives and strategies that are taking place across New Zealand.

Article : New Zealand Government (www.nzs.com/new-zealand-articles/business/government.html)  

As a democratic nation, New Zealand relies on a fair election process and an MMP system of political representation. Learn more about New Zealand government and politics in New Zealand.

Article: New Zealand Political System (www.nzs.com/new-zealand-articles/education/new-zealand-political-system.html)  

How much to you know about the New Zealand political system? Do you know what MMP stands for, and how it works? Do you understand how we vote in New Zealand, how coalitions, minorities and majorities work? Read on to clue yourself up for the New Zealand general election in 2008.

Education Sector Federated Search   (www.esfs.govt.nz)  

Providing a search facility to locate information in education collections within New Zealand and overseas. Search the National Library catalogue, Te Ara New Zealand Encyclopedia and other online resources.