Government Organisations

Child, Youth and Family

A service of the Ministry of Social Development, working to promote the safety and wellbeing of children and support positive parenting.

Families Commission

A Crown agency existing to speak out for better policies, services and support for all New Zealand families and whanau.

Ministry of Health

New Zealand government ministry responsible for monitoring, overseeing and funding health services, and ensuring that the health system works for all New Zealanders.

Ministry of Social Development

This ministry provides strategic social policy advice to the government, and provides social services to over one million New Zealanders.

Ministry of Youth Development

A website where you can find out about policies, programmes and services relating to young people.

Office of Ethnic Affairs

Focused on people whose cultures and traditions distinguish them from the majority in New Zealand.

Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs

Providing high-quality advice on Pacific Island peoples' issues.

New Zealand Suicide Prevention Strategy

Part of the Ministry of Health website, with information and news about New Zealand government progress on preventing suicide.

Office for Senior Citizens

Part of the Ministry of Social Development, this office exists to promote the rights and interests of older New Zealanders, and provide policy advice on issues that affect older people.

Office of the Children's Commissioner

Provides information about the Children's Commission and children and young peoples' rights.

Retirement Commission

This autonomous Crown agency helps New Zealanders prepare financially for retirement.

Statistics New Zealand

New Zealand's official stats department, with free data available, census information on tap, and a live "population clock".

Department of Labour

Information about health and safety, employment relations, and immigration as they relate to work in New Zealand.

Work and Income

A service of the Ministry of Social Development, providing information and resources to employers, employees and communities.