Directory for citizenship education
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Parliamentary offices
Information and services
Help with rights and the law
Citizenship education
Parliamentary offices
Parliamentary Information Service The service is provided by the Parliamentary Library and is generally limited to 30 minutes per enquiry, however longer enquiries may be undertaken if appropriate. Parliamentary Library, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 04) 471
9647 Audit NZ Maintains the financial integrity of New Zealand’s parliamentary
system of government. |
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Information and services
DecisionMaker PublicationsDecisionMaker Publications creates titles by collecting, evaluating and disseminating information to meet particular needs, working with organisations with specialist objectives. Asia Pacific Economic News Ltd has used this approach for two decades – and now, in cooperation with the Centre for Citizenship Education, provides further services for majorities and minorities. Mobile: 021 375 321 (editor and publications developer) International Documents Service Both historical and current information is available in all subject
areas.
Internet portal to Local Government. A consultancy with over 30 years experience, and offices in Auckland,
Wellington and Sydney. Provides public relations solutions to a
wide range of public and private sector clients. Also publishes
the New Zealand Government Directory, printed every February, and
available online by subscription. National Library’s web directory includes govt and non-govt
sites. Good place to start participating in government. Larger libraries
all hold collections of parliamentary and governmental publications.
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Pacific Cooperation Foundation An independent public/private partnership which works to increase
cooperation between New Zealand and her Pacific neighbours. Saunders Unsworth Ltd Established in 1990, Saunders Unsworth is a Wellington-based
consultancy specialising in public policy, strategy and communications. Scoop An Internet-based news service, accredited to the New Zealand
Parliamentary Press Gallery, and with its own reporters and
correspondents around
the world. News as it happens. Scoop provides professional
media services, intelligence and advertising to the New Zealand
parliamentary
audience. Strategic Policy Consulting A wide range of services to public and private sector clients
focused on enhancing their strategic and analytical capability. Trans-Tasman News Service Politics, economy, legislation and trade from Wellington
and Canberra. The World Paper World Sources Online |
Does your website comply with e-government guidelines?Ask AccEaseA website that is easy and satisfying for use by people with disabilities and people negatively impacted by the digital divide is easy and satisfying for use by everyone Phone - 04 939 0447 |
Help with rights and the law
Advertising Standards Complaints Board Investigates complaints over advertisements being dishonest or
offensive. Age Concern Promotes the quality of life and well-being of older people, and
advocates positive healthy ageing for people of all ages. Banking Ombudsman Helps resolve disputes between banks and customers. If conciliation
proves unsuccessful, can make binding awards of compensation. Barnados Works within the community to provide a range of care, education
and support services for children and their families. Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) Sets standards for radio and television broadcasting in areas such
as levels of violence, good taste and decency, sexism and racism,
privacy and maintaining fairness, balance and accuracy. Budget Advice ServicesAdvice on how to budget and manage your money better. Your local Budget Advice Service is in the white pages of your phone book. Citizens Advice BureauSee advertisement below. Combined Beneficiaries Union Supports beneficiaries and keeps them informed of rights and entitlements
to benefits. Commerce Commission Protects consumers' rights. May take action against misleading
offers, false labelling, unsafe products, and fraudulent marketing
schemes. Commissioner for Children Speaks up for the rights and interests of children when they
are forgotten by others. Community Law Centres Can help you get legal advice and information. |
Rotorua District CLC Consumer Affairs Advises on breaches of rights relating to warranties, hire purchase
agreements, etc. See phone book for offices in Wellington,
Auckland and Christchurch. Duty SolicitorCan advise on whether you need a lawyer, if you are charged with a criminal offence, and help you to apply for legal aid if you cannot afford a lawyer. Ask to see the Duty Solicitor when you arrive at court. Family CourtTo dissolve your marriage, go to your local Family Court office. They will give you the papers. It is very simple and you do not need a lawyer. The Family Court can also help you if you are served with Family Court papers and do not have a lawyer. Health and Disability Commissioner Takes enquiries and complaints about health and disability
services. Provides a national free advocacy service. Human Rights Commission Protects individuals and groups from abuses of human rights.
Also educates on human rights issues and promotes peoples' respect
for those rights. Immigration Appeals Authorities One authority deals with refusals to allow residency and another
with orders to leave the country.
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Insurance & Savings OmbudsmanAn independent service for resolving insurance and savings disputes, which is free to consumers. Tel: 0800 888 202. Website: www.iombudsman.org.nz. Email:[email protected] New Zealand Law Society The professional association for lawyers. Contact your local
Law Society: they can tell you the names of lawyers in your
area, or
can help if you are dissatisfied with your lawyer and want
to complain, and they will help you. The Ombudsmen Can investigate when central or local government agencies choose
not to release information. Police Complaints Authority Investigates complaints that police officers have acted improperly
in some incident. If officers have abused their powers, they can
face disciplinary action. Privacy Commissioner Issues codes of practice on privacy issues, educates regarding
privacy law and investigates alleged breaches of privacy. Securities Commission Promotes private capital investment in New Zealand by improving
the efficiency and fairness of securities markets. Tenancy Services Advises on problems with renting a dwelling. Can advise you of
your rights and responsibilities, and help solve disputes. Tenancy Tribunal Part of the Courts system; deal with disputes less than $3,000.
Disputants represent themselves, no lawyers are involved, and rulings
are binding. Waitangi Tribunal Examines claims of breaches of the Treaty of Waitangi. When appropriate,
recommends to the government what action should be taken to provide
redress. Women’s Refuges Provide shelter, advice and assistance to women and children affected
by domestic violence; run a 24-hour crisis phone service. |
Citizens Advice BureauxCitizens Advice Bureaux – Ng Pokap Whakahoki Ptai mai i te Iwi Whnui – provide free, confidential and impartial information, advice, advocacy and support to individuals, and use our experience with clients to advocate for socially just policies and services in New Zealand. The national network of 87 Citizens Advice Bureaux aim to empower individuals to deal with their own problems and to strengthen communities by identifying and raising local and national issues. The person to person information, advice, advocacy and support service provided by 2750 bureaux volunteers is unique in New Zealand, as is our ability to provide a national snapshot of community issues and concerns. Trained CAB volunteers can help people with information on almost any issue including consumer rights, work and unemployment, budgeting, finance and tax, health and counselling, housing and tenancy and much more. Many bureaux also provide free legal services, a link to free budgeting services and services in a variety of languages. To contact your local CAB:
Log onto www.cab.org.nz for general information and bureau contact details, including email addresses. |
Citizenship education
National Council of Women Since 1896 the National Council of Women of New Zealand has lobbied
for social justice by |
Centre for Citizenship Education A non-government organisation, established by Asia Pacific Research
Unit, which works in cooperation with others promoters of a
stronger civil society. It is now being strengthened and expanded.
Anthony
Haas is Establishment Director of the Centre. The interim secretariat
is Asia Pacific Economic News (www.decisionmaker.co.nz). |
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