A TO Z LIST
Accredited
Industry Training Organisations
Industry Training Organisations (ITOs) are established by particular industries
to set national skill standards and monitor the provision of quality training.
The Tertiary Education Commission website lists all recognised Industry
Training Organisations.
Australian Government Productivity Commission
The Australian Productivity Commission conduct public inquiries and research
into a broad range of economic and social issues affecting the welfare of
Australians, including productivity.
New Zealand Government Business website
This site has been developed by the New Zealand Government to provide business
information on-line, and includes information about issues such as tax,
employing staff, OSH, ACC and regulatory matters.
Business Mentor
If your business is less than six months old, and you employ less than 25
people, then you are eligible for a business mentor.
Business NZ
Business NZ is a national business organisation that promotes a competitive
growing economy and higher living standards through business success.
Business
Practices and Performance Survey
The Business Practices and Performance survey is a simple Ministry of Economic
Development benchmarking tool with which you can compare your firm's practices
and operational outcomes against the average scores for firms of a similar
size in your industry.
Career Services - KiwiCareers
This is the Maori language version on the bi-lingual Career Services website
which contains New Zealand job, industry and training information and links
to relevant websites.
Department of Labour
The Department of Labour provides information, services and support covering
almost every aspect of work.
Equal Opportunities Trust
The EEO Trust provides EEO information and tools to employers and raises
awareness of diversity issues in the workplace. The EEO Trust assists employers
in introducing and managing EEO practices and generates awareness of the
business benefits and rewards of a versatile and inclusive workplace.
Employment
Agreement Builder
This site has been created by Department of Labour - Workplace Group (formerly
the Employment Relations Services) to provide guidance to employers and
employees on content for the creation of individual employment agreements.
Federation of Maori
Authorities Inc (FoMA), Me Uru Kahikatea
A portal for issues and matters relating to Maori economic development.
Foundation for Research
Science & Technology (FRST)
Maori Resources Page. Includes support for innovation and technology development.
Growth and Innovation
The Government's Growth and Innovation Framework (GIF) is designed to deliver
long-term sustainable growth to improve quality of life for all New Zealanders.
Her Business Networks
Her Business Networks provides opportunities for women who are seriously
interested in self employment to get together and to encourage and learn
from one another through regular meetings.
Homebizbuzz
Winner of the Best Small Business Web Site in New Zealand at the 2002 NetGuide
Web Awards, this site provides a vast array of useful information to anyone
starting out in business, as well as existing businesses, including a free
newsletter.
HowToLaw
Provides general legal information for New Zealanders. A free self-help
site, explained in plain language with hundreds of topics to choose from.
Human Resources Institute of New Zealand
A professional organisation for people who are interested or involved in
the management and development of human resources.
Inland Revenue Department
- Tax information for people in business
This site has been designed to help people meet the challenges of setting
up or running a business.
Intellectual
Property Office of New Zealand
Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) registers trade marks,
patents and designs.
Investors in People
Investors in People offers a business improvement tool designed to advance
an organisation's performance through its employees. A national quality
standard, Investors in People sets a level of good practice for improving
a company's productivity by maximising the potential of its people
Importers Institute
An informal national association of New Zealand importing companies that
aims to keep members informed on topical issues of interest and to represent
importers' interests before policy makers and the public
Irish National
Centre for Performance and Partnership
The Irish Government set up NCPP to support and drive change in the Irish
workplace. The NCPP website includes a number of case studies that focus
on organisational change in Ireland's public and private sectors.
Maori Business Directory
Lists Maori businesses in New Zealand and overseas, Maori service organisations
and Maori Professionals.
Market NZ.Com
MarketNewZealand.com is an official website of New Zealand Trade and Enterprise,
and connects international buyers with New Zealand's leading exporters.
MINE for Business Angels
This is an Industrial Research Ltd. initiative intending to set up a New
Zealand Angel network. Like Sparkbox, the site is a place for both investors
and entrepreneurs to register.
Ministry of Economic Development
The Ministry leads the production and co-ordination of policy advice related
to economic, regional and industry development. The Ministry also hosts
the small business advisory group and project collaboration websites.
Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs
The Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs exists to promote the development
of Pacific peoples in New Zealand, so that Pacific peoples can participate
in and contribute fully to New Zealand's social, cultural and economic life.
New Zealand Business
Consultation website
This website provides the opportunity for business owners, operators and
people interested in business to provide their opinions on proposed or existing
government regulations.
NZ Centre for Small and Medium
Enterprise Research
New Zealand's only centre for research into small and medium enterprises
New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable
Development
A coalition of leading New Zealand companies united by a shared commitment
to balanced social, environmental and economic development.
New Zealand Business Roundtable
An organisation of chief executives of major New Zealand businesses who
meet to discuss and develop points of view on matters of common concern.
New Zealand Chambers of Commerce
New Zealand Chambers of Commerce encourage regional business development
by providing opportunities, products and services that will improve the
success and vitality of business.
New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions is the united voice for working
people and their families in New Zealand, and brings together over 300,000
New Zealand union members in 34 affiliated unions.
New Zealand Federation of Business and
Professional Women Inc
Created to link business and professional women throughout the world to
provide support, to lobby for change, and to promote ongoing advancement
of the status of women.
NewZealand.govt.nz - New Zealand Government online
Information and services provided by New Zealand government organisations, your local council and some community organisations. The portal links you directly to the relevant parts of government and council websites.
New Zealand Legislation
This interim website provides free public access to unofficial versions
of New Zealand statutes (Public, Local, and Private Acts) and Statutory
Regulations.
New Zealand Literacy Portal
The New Zealand Literacy Portal is designed to provide a knowledge base of adult literacy information contributed by both New Zealand and international organisations. It provides a rich source of information for all people in New Zealand interested in adult literacy.
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) is the New Zealand Government's
national economic development agency. NZTE offers a wide range of services
and programmes applicable throughout the lifecycle of firms from start-ups
to established groups of exporters.
NZIM's
Small Business Entrepreneurs Programme
Provides information about the Small Business Entrepreneurs Programme, specifically designed for people who are in business or in the process of starting up a business.
Pacific Business Trust
The Pacific Business Trust aims to increase business ownership and economic
participation among Pacific peoples in New Zealand, and offers business
support and advice for small businesses.
Poutama Trust
A Charitable Trust set up in 1988 to provide business development services
to Maori.
SkillNZ
This website is all about workplace learning - the benefits, programmes
available and how you can get involved.
Small Business Enterprise Centres of
New Zealand
Lists all member centres, services and products throughout New Zealand.
Socket
Socket is an informal gathering for creative and complementary businesses
owned or run by women in Wellington, Aotearoa.
Sparkbox
Sparkbox specialises in helping companies in the technology sector and,
rather than calling themselves a traditional venture capital company, they
see themselves as Business Angels - ie "individuals with more than
a few spare dollars who want to invest in and help develop a firm before
it's large enough to access traditional venture capital funds."
Sustainable Business Network
The Sustainable Business Network is a forum for businesses that are interested
in sustainable development practice to get together and make it happen.
Te Awhina Pakihi
Maori
This Te Puni Kokiri site provides links to a variety of websites, including
those with information on funding and product development, as well as links
to Maori business networks.
Trade
New Zealand Maori Resources
Includes information on exporting.
Toi Iho
Toi iho is a registered trade mark used to promote and sell authentic, quality
Maori arts and crafts. The site has links to artists and licensed stockists.
Vcapital
A site for businesses and entrepreneurs who need capital. Also includes
articles and links to useful websites, as well as free resources.
Work
and Age Trust (NZ) Inc. (Network Centre)
The Trust has defined its purpose as "To stimulate mature people to
take control of their work life directions and to foster their personal
growth," with the vision of "having people of all ages building
strong communities through meaningful work".
Work-Life Balance
The Department of Labour Work-Life Balance project is about enhancing workplace
cultures and practices so New Zealanders can enjoy the benefits of better
work-life balance.
WorkSite/PaeMahi
Useful links and information on everything to do with employment and training
in New Zealand.