Government Initiatives & Campaigns

Sites

Anti-Spam

Information about anti-spam legislation and enforcement from the Department of Internal Affairs.

Biodiversity Information Online

Provides access to information about New Zealand's native biodiversity, and who is doing what to conserve and manage it. It describes the 27 funded programmes of the New Zealand Biodiversity Strategy, a government initiative developed to meet one of our commitments under the international Convention on Biological Diversity. The funded programmes are all aimed at halting the decline in New Zealand's indigenous biodiversity, and protecting valuable introduced biodiversity. The site also aims to bring together existing resources, which are often scattered across many environmental websites and publications, so that people working in the biodiversity field can better access this knowledge.

Current consultations

Dog safety

All about safety with Dogs. Part of the government's dog safety education programme.

E-Commerce - a global challenge

Government information on electronic commerce.

The E-Government Unit

E-government will enable people to use digital technology to find and use New Zealand government information and services.

Family & Community Services Ratonga ā-whānau, ā-hapori

Service of the Ministry of Social Development. Its role is to lead government and non-government organisations to work collaboratively to strengthen family support services and make them more effective for families.

Good practice funding

Aims to helps public servants follow good process in funding community, voluntary and Maori organisations

Good practice participate

Aims to help public servants engage successfully with community, voluntary, iwi and Maori organisations.

Growth and Innovation Framework

Explains the Government's original Growth and Innovation Framework and its subsequent development and innovation. Links to key players and activities around New Zealand supporting growth and innovation.

Heartland Services Ngā Ratonga ki te Manawa o te Whenua

Heartland Services is an across government initiative which improves access to Government services for people in provincial and rural New Zealand.

Joint Working Group on Concerns of Viet Nam Veterans

The purpose of the Joint Working Group is to: "Recommend to Government, for its consideration, a package of actions and procedures to address the health and well being needs of Viet Nam Veterans and their families and to develop a historical record of New Zealander's service in Viet Nam"

KiwiSaver

KiwiSaver is a voluntary savings initiative that's designed to make it easier to save for your future.

Market New Zealand

Offers New Zealand exporters a direct channel to promote their goods and services to the world. A service of New Zealand Trade & Enterprise

New Coinage

From 31 July 2006 the current 50, 20, and 10 cent coins will be replaced with smaller and lighter coins, and the 5 cent coin will begin to be phased out. Information for the public, business and schools.

New Zealand Digital Strategy

The Digital Strategy has been developed by several departments and has been coordinated by the Ministry of Economic Development. It is a strategy about how we will create a digital future for all New Zealanders, using the power of information and communications technology to enhance all aspects of our lives.

New Zealand: 4 million careful owners

About climate change and explains how every Kiwi can make a difference, starting now. A government initiative led by the New Zealand Climate Change Office at the Ministry for the Environment

Oceans Policy Secretariat

A cross-government exercise, covering all aspects of oceans management, to ensure integrated and consistent management of the oceans within New Zealand's jurisdiction. This web site contains information about development of the Oceans Policy up until July 2003.

Population and Sustainable Development

Provides access to New Zealand population statistics published by a wide range of government departments and agencies. Is part of the Sustainable Development for New Zealand: Programme of Action.

Right Car

Find out how your vehicle rates for fuel economy, safety, CO2 emissions and pollutants. From the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA).

Social Policy Evaluation and Research Committee

An interagency committee of New Zealand government agencies with a focus on social policy research and evaluation. SPEaR's key role is to oversee the government's social policy research and evaluation purchase. It is a coordination hub for government agencies and the social research and evaluation sector to improve capability, capacity and outcomes.

State Sector Retirement Savings Scheme

If you are eligible to join, the scheme offers you a selection of three retirement savings schemes offered by three different scheme managers.

Strengthening Families

A strategy that joins the Health, Education and Welfare Sectors of government to improve life outcomes for children. It aims to improve family health, educational attainments and reduce the incidence of persistent offending or abuse and neglect.

Workforce 2020

The Department of Labour's Future of Work programme aims to increase our understanding of future trends in work and their implications for the workplace, the workforce, and employment opportunities in New Zealand.

Working for families Me whakarurohau te iwi

Work-life balance matters no matter who you are

This Project is about getting more people thinking about the work-life balance issues and helping more people enjoy the benefits. We aim to find out what's already being done, and see what other practical solutions could work for employers and employees.