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Crown entities
Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) Provides accident insurance cover, and injury prevention and rehabilitation
services. Accounting Standards Review Board Reviews and approves financial reporting standards, that prescribe
the content of financial statements. Agricultural and Marketing Research and Development Trust Provides grants for research within the agricultural, horticultural,
pastoral and forestry industries. Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand (ALAC) Promotes moderation in the use of alcohol. Animal Control Products Ltd Designs, formulates, manufactures and markets pest control products. Antarctica New Zealand Provides environmental stewardship, science support and strategies,
information and, scholarship. Artificial Limb Board Helps with the rehabilitation of amputees through the provision
of prosthetic services. Asia 2000 Foundation of New Zealand Works to build New Zealand’s links with Asia. BIZ – Business Information Zone New Zealand www.biz.org.nz is the whole-of-government business portal designed
to make it easier to run your business. It acts as an online business
adviser, providing a gateway to business resources. New Zealand Blood Service (NZBS) Responsible for all aspects of the transfusion process. Broadcasting Standards AuthoritySee Help with rights and the law Building Industry Authority Reviews New Zealand building control law (the Building Act 1991
and Building Regulations 1992). Career Services Rapuara Develops, promotes and delivers career information and planning. Casino Control Authority Licenses and regulates casinos in New Zealand. Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand Establishes, maintains and monitors the rules to keep flying safe. Commerce Commission Enforces commerce-related regulation, and provides information. The Commissioner for Children, Office ofSee Help with rights and the law The Correspondence School Provides distance education. Creative New Zealand Encourages, promotes and supports the arts. Crop and Food Research Ltd, New Zealand Institute for Provides research, technology and services to support the development
of products from crops and seafood. Crown Research InstitutesIndustrial Research Limited Tel: 04 569 0000 Environmental Science & Research Ltd (ESR) Tel: 04 914 0700
Tel: 04 570 1444 Landcare Research Tel: 03 325 6700 National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research Ltd (NIWA)
Early Childhood Development Provides advice, support and information about early childhood
education and parenting. Earthquake Commission (EQC) Helps New Zealand homeowners recover from the effects of
certain natural disasters. Electoral Commission Registers political parties and allocates election broadcasting
time and funds to eligible political parties. Also
provides public education. |
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) Seeks voluntary changes of behaviour to energy efficiency and
conservation strategies. Environmental Risk Management Authority Controls the introduction to New Zealand of new plants and animals,
and new and existing hazardous substances. Film and Literature Classification, Office of Classifies publications (including films,video recordings and digital
files). New Zealand Film Commission Encourages the production and promotion of New Zealand movies being
made by New Zealand directors. Fire Service, New Zealand Fights fires, provides assistance with other emergencies, and works
with communities to prevent fires. Fire Service Commission, New Zealand Controls the New Zealand Fire Service and the National Rural Fire
Authority. Fish & Game New Zealand Looks after the sports of freshwater fishing and game bird hunting,
and the required habitats. Forest Research Institute Limited, New Zealand Offers skills, scientific knowledge and experience to the trade
and marketing of wood-based products. Foundation for Research, Science & Technology Invests, on behalf of Government, in research, science, technology
and engineering. Game Bird Habitat Trust Board (New Zealand) Receives and distributes the proceeds of the Game Bird Habitat
Stamp programme . Government Superannuation Fund Authority Manages the assets and liabilities of the Government Superannuation
Fund (GSF). Health and Disability CommissionerSee Help with rights and the law. Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) Promotes and funds health research. Health Sponsorship Council Markets health messages to at-risk audiences. HortResearch New Zealand’s largest horticulture and food research organisation. Housing New Zealand Corporation Provides housing and housing services. Human Rights CommissionSee Help with rights and the law Industry New Zealand Supports the policy of stimulating economic development. Land Transport Safety Authority Promotes land transport safety at reasonable cost. Law Commission Undertakes the systematic review, reform and development of the
law. Learning Media Limited Develops and sells educational resources to New Zealand schools
and international markets. Legal Services Agency Ensures that legal aid is applied consistently and representation
is there when people most need it. Lotteries Commission, New Zealand Promotes and conducts New Zealand lotteries. Lottery Grants Board, New Zealand Determines the allocation of New Zealand lotteries proceeds. Management Development Centre Trust Enhances public sector management capability. Maritime Safety Authority of New Zealand Promotes a safe and clean maritime environment at reasonable cost. |
Te Mangai Paaho Promotes Māori language and culture by making funds available
for broadcasting and production. Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori (Māori Language Commission) Promotes and raises awareness of the Māori language and Māori
language issues. Mental Health Commission Monitors the National Mental Health Strategy, and works to improve
outcomes for people with mental illnesses. Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Tells the great stories of New Zealand’s past, present
and future. Ngai Tahu Ancillary Claims Trust Recompenses the beneficiaries of ancillary Ngai Tahu claims (those
not included in the Deed of Settlement between Te Runanga O Ngai
Tahu and the Crown). Pacific Business Trust Supports business activity and ownership for Pacific peoples
in New Zealand. Pharmaceutical Management Agency Limited Manages a nationally consistent Pharmaceutical Schedule on behalf
of the District Health Boards (DHBs). Police Complaints Authority See Help with rights and the law. New Zealand Qualifications Authority Co-ordinates qualifications in secondary and post-secondary education,
and administers examinations. Race and Ethnic Relations UnitSee Human Rights Commission Radio New Zealand Limited Provides innovative, comprehensive, authoritative and independent
broadcasting of the highest possible standards. Residual Health Management Unit Manages assets and liabilities which were not allocated to Crown
Health Enterprises. Retirement Commission Assists New Zealanders to prepare throughout life for an adequate
income in retirement. Securities Commission See Help with rights and the law New Zealand Sports Drug Agency Provides a sporting environment that is free of banned doping. Sport and Recreation New Zealand Develops and promotes sport and physical activity. Standards New Zealand New Zealand’s national standards organisation. New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Limited New Zealand’s national orchestra. Takeovers Panel Recommends, enforces and grants exemptions from the Takeovers
Codes. New Zealand Teachers Council Professional body for all registered teachers. New Zealand Trade and Enterprise Assists New Zealand businesses to internationalise through achieving
export success and forging strategic alliances overseas. Transport Accident Investigation Commission Investigates aviation, rail and marine accidents and incidents
of signficance to transport safety. Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) Funds all post-compulsory education and training. Testing Laboratory Registration Council Part of New Zealand’s technical conformity assessment infrastructure. Tourism New Zealand Ensures that New Zealand is marketed as a competitive visitor
destination. Transfund New Zealand Allocates funds from the National Roads Account to provide the
road network. Transit New Zealand Manages, develops and maintains the state highways. |
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