New Zealand Government websites

Ministers

The website www.beehive.govt.nz is the official website of the New Zealand Government. It provides access to media releases, speeches and other information.

Relevant government departments

Department of Conservation (DOC) has the responsibility for conserving the natural and historic heritage of New Zealand on behalf of and for the benefit of present and future New Zealanders.

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) is a Crown entity that promotes energy efficiency, energy conservation and renewable energy across all sectors of the economy.

Environmental Risk Management Authority (ERMA) controls the introduction to New Zealand of new hazardous substances and new plants and animals, including genetically modified organisms.

Ministry of Economic Development (MED) facilitates, leads and implements the Government's vision for economic development in New Zealand.

Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) advises on agricultural and forestry issues, the rules that ensure food products are safe to eat, and minimising the foreign pests and diseases entering or establishing in New Zealand.

Ministry of Fisheries (MFish) main purpose is to ensure that fisheries are sustainably used within a healthy aquatic ecosystem.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) is responsible for international relations, including New Zealand’s involvement with international environmental conferences and agreements.

Ministry of Research, Science and Technology (MORST) focuses on four key goal areas for research and innovation: knowledge, economic, social and environmental. The website also provides links to Crown research institutes and other research organisations in New Zealand.

Ministry of Transport (MOT) is working for transport that meets the current and future needs of New Zealand, is accessible, efficient and safe for people and our environment.

Local government

Local Government New Zealand is a national organisation representing local government entities.

New Zealand Local Government Online is a portal to regional, city and district councils in New Zealand.

Other government websites

The New Zealand Emission Unit Register (NZEUR) is being implemented in order to meet New Zealand’s obligations under the Kyoto Protocol. It is expected that the registry system will be operational from mid 2007.

The Environment Court deals with cases under the Resource Management Act 1991 such as references about the contents of regional and district statements and plans, and appeals arising out of applications for resource consent.

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment (PCE) is an independent Officer of Parliament who reviews and provides advice on environmental issues and the system of agencies and processes established by the Government to manage the environment.

Toi te Taiao: the Bioethics Council provides independent advice to Government on biotechnological issues involving significant cultural, ethical and spiritual dimensions. It also provides information on these issues, and promotes and participates in public dialogue on them.

The Biosecurity Strategy Development website has information on the development of the Government’s Biosecurity strategy.

The Treaty of Waitangi website has information on the Treaty's history, different Treaty texts, key people, a Treaty timeline, journey of the Treaty (where it went to for signature) and settlement of Treaty claims.

govt.nz provides an overview of New Zealand and its government, access to government services information and employment opportunities, as well as government agency contact details.

The website www.legislation.govt.nz provides public access to unofficial versions of New Zealand legislation and statutory regulations.