See also...Links to key agencies active in community outcomes processes
- Central Government agencies involved in community outcomes
- Local Government information
- Non Government organisation (NGO) information
- Central and Local Services Directory - a directory of central government, local government and non-government organisations.
The Department of Internal Affairs
Ministry of Social Development
Ministry of Economic Development
Ministry of Culture and Heritage
Office of the Controller and Auditor-General
Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ)
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) is the organisation that represents the national interests of councils of New Zealand. LGNZ champions best practice in the local government sector, and provides policy advice and training to councils.
New Zealand Society of Local Government Managers (SOLGM)
The New Zealand Society of Local Government Managers (SOLGM) provides professional leadership in identifying and advocating on the big issues facing communities and local government management, and developes the knowledge base and capability within local government through the development, promotion and dissemination of industry good practice.
The Local Councils website provides information on how local government works in New Zealand, legislation effecting local government, statistical profiles of each local authority, and more.
Institute of Public Policy Local Government Centre
The Local Government Centre has the aim of building a New Zealand based cluster of expertise on local government and governance. This website includes resources, seminars, research, publications and other links and information for the local government sector.
The New Zealand Local Government Internet Portal website contains information about each of New Zealand's 85 local government councils. This includes a resource library, links and daily news service.
The Department of Internal Affairs is responsible for local government legislation in New Zealand. On this page you will find information about what local government is, and the role of The Department of Internal Affairs.
The Local Government Commission
The Local Government Commission is an independent statutory body whose main role is to make decisions on the structure and representation requirements of local government in New Zealand. On this web site you can
- find procedures and guidelines for changes to the local government structure including changing boundaries, constituting new districts and establishing communities
- make a submission on a current proposal
- view decisions made on previous proposals.
Association of Non-Government Organisations of Aotearoa
ANGOA is a vehicle for interaction within the NGO community, working with members and other shareholders on issues of common concern. ANGOA encourages central and local government to work positively with NGOs.
CommunityNet Aotearoa is an information sharing resource for NZ community and voluntary groups. Here you'll find guides, news and tools for and by clubs, groups, charities, trusts, hapū and iwi.
