Global Law: New Zealand

New Zealand Government:

Accident Compensation Corporation NZ's Accident Compensation Scheme.
Births, Deaths and Marriages The Births, Deaths and Marriages Office registers all births, deaths and marriages which occur in New Zealand and provides access to this information.
Broadcasting Standards Authority Establishes and maintains acceptable standards of broadcasting on all New Zealand radio and television.
Broadcasting Standards Authority: Privacy Principles The Privacy Principles developed under the Broadcasting Act.
Cabinet Office A government secretariat which provides continuity and impartial support in administering operations central to government.
Citizenship Office Processes applications for the grant of New Zealand citizenship, arranges citizenship ceremonies and registers the citizenship of children born to New Zealanders overseas.
Commerce Commission The Commission promotes awareness and acceptance of and compliance with the Commerce and Fair Trading Acts.
Consumer Affairs Consumer information and education about rights and responsibilities under consumer laws.
Crown Minerals Providing and promoting investment opportunities in the exploration and development of New Zealand's oil, gas, mineral and coal resources.
Department of Conservation The government agency responsible for conservation in New Zealand.
Department of Corrections The Government Department which manages prison sentences, supports the Parole Board and District Prisons Boards and provides information to the Courts.
Department of Internal Affairs
Department of Labor Delivers services and policy advice linked to the development of human capability.
ECD - Early Childhood Development Early Childhood Development (ECD) is a Crown Entity, established under the Education Act 1989.
EECA - Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority The Body which implements Government strategies for energy efficiency, conservation and renewable energy in both the private and public sectors.
Education Review Office The Government Department which reports publicly on the quality of education in all New Zealand schools and early childhood centers.
Electoral Commission Homepage of the New Zealand electoral agencies.
Electronic Commerce Includes links to all available government information on electronic commerce.
Employment Relations Service Department of Labor's Employment Relations Service.
Foundation for Research, Science and Technology Investing in innovation.
Government Communications Security Bureau The government's security and intelligence agency.
Government Superannuation Fund Department Performs statutory functions, provides policy advice, manages the assets of the GSF and administers the contract between the Crown and the administrator of the Government Superannuation Schemes.
Guide to Parliament and Government How parliament, government and the law works in New Zealand.
Health Information Privacy and Confidentiality Code of practice for the health sector regarding confidentiality and privacy of personal health information.
Health Research Council of New Zealand Government funded agency responsible for purchasing and coordinating health research.
Health and Disability Commissioner Protects and promotes the rights of health and disability service consumers.
Housing Corporation of New Zealand Assists the Government in formulating and implementing housing policy.
Human Rights Commission Homepage of the New Zealand Human Rights Commission.
Industrial Research Ltd a Crown Research Institute.
Inland Revenue Department The IRD provides tax and social policy services to Government and the community.
Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences Limited A New Zealand Crown Research Institute offering independent scientific and technical advice.
Land Information New Zealand Land and seabed information.
Land Transport Safety Authority A Crown Entity to promote land transport safety at reasonable cost.
Law Commission Independent, government funded organization, which updates, reforms and develops the law.
Medsafe The New Zealand Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority, a business unit of the Ministry of Health, and the authority responsible for the regulation of therapeutic products in New Zealand.
Mental Health Commission
Ministry for the Environment Reports on the state of the New Zealand environment, how well environmental laws and policies work in practice, and action necessary to improve environmental management.
Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries MAF creates opportunity and manages risk to New Zealand's food, forestry, and associated industries.
Ministry of Defense
Ministry of Economic Development The Ministry which facilitates economic development.
Ministry of Education
Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade International Rule Making.
Ministry of Health Ministry providing information on New Zealand health issues.
Ministry of Housing - Tenancy Services Tenancy Services provides education, advice, mediation and referrals to the Tenancy Tribunal.
Ministry of Justice Provides advice across the justice sector.
Ministry of Research, Science and Technology Develops research and innovation policies and manages the publicly funded part of the Research Science and Technology system.
Ministry of Social Policy Advises the Government on a broad range of social issues that affect New Zealanders.
Ministry of Transport Advice and information relating to the promotion of safe, sustainable transport at reasonable cost.
New Zealand Customs Service Ensures all goods and persons entering and exiting New Zealand do so in accordance with laws and regulations.
New Zealand Department of Labour Topics include education, training, career planning, finding work, finding staff, establishing a business and other information essential for both New Zealand residents and people planning to immigrate to New Zealand.
New Zealand Government The official homepage of the Government.
New Zealand Government Online Information on New Zealand and access to government services information.
New Zealand Health Information Service Collects and disseminates health-related information.
New Zealand Immigration Service Government agency responsible for migration and entry into New Zealand.
New Zealand Legal Information Institute (NZLII)
New Zealand - Legal Resource Centre - By the University of Melbourne
New Zealand Occupational Safety and Health Service
Office of the Clerk Browse the Parliamentary papers by year presented and broad subject area. Parliamentary papers include the annual reports of government departments and most Crown entities, Budget documents, reports of commissions of inquiry, Government responses to Select Committee reports, Law Commission reports, reports from the Attorney General, and the New Zealand treaty series.
Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Officer of Parliament who reviews and advises on the management and protection of natural resources.
Parliamentary Counsel Office New Zealand's law drafting office.
Reserve Bank of New Zealand New Zealand's central bank.
Securities Commission Statutory corporation established to encourage capital investment in New Zealand, and promote sound securities and corporate practice.
Standards New Zealand Standards New Zealand is the trading arm of the Standards Council, a crown entity operating under the Standards Act 1988.
The Treasury The Government's lead adviser on economic and financial policy.
Work and Income New Zealand Information about finding work, employing job seekers, and the Department's role.
WorkSite New Zealand Jobs Government website. Links & information about employment, starting a business,
health and safety on the job, resolving disputes, business and industry in New
Zealand.

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New Zealand Courts:

Department for Courts Homepage of the Department for Courts, the judiciary and its statutory and constitutional function, court processes.
Fines Online Pay your fine or check if you have one, information about your rights and obligations. From the Collections Business Unit of the Department for Courts.
Justice Sector Roadmap Allows users to find information by New Zealand justice sector agencies.
Legal Services

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NZ Legal Resources:

Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand Provides access to the NZ Trademark database and documents maintained by the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand.

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