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• Overview
  • Economy - overview: Since 1984 the government has accomplished major economic restructuring, moving an agrarian economy dependent on concessionary British market access toward a more industrialized, free market economy that can compete globally. This dynamic growth has boosted real incomes, broadened and deepened the technological capabilities of the industrial sector, and contained inflationary pressures. Inflation remains among the lowest in the industrial world. Per capita GDP has been moving up toward the levels of the big West European economies. New Zealand's heavy dependence on trade leaves its growth prospects vulnerable to economic performance in Asia, Europe, and the US. Moderate growth probably will characterize 2000.Information from the CIA Fact File
• Government
  • Governments on the WWW: New Zealand - links to NZ governmental institutions and political parties
  • House of Representatives - alphabetical listing of members.
  • New Zealand Prime Minister - official site with Jenny Shipley's biography, speeches, gallery, contacts, and more. Also includes a historical database of former PMs with photos.
  • New Zealand Law Society - contains information and news about New Zealand law, government, lawyers, barristers, solicitors, and the rules which govern them.
  • Parliament - The Place to Visit - a visitor's guide.
  • Parliamentary System - discussion of Parliament and its role.
  • Auckland City - press releases, happenings, community information and more.
  • Canterbury Regional Council - works within Local Government in New Zealand to provide environmental management and information to the Canterbury Region.
  • Christchurch - providing community, Council, and recreational information.
  • City of Dunedin - information site covering Council laws and local news.
  • Hamilton City Council - includes information, media releases, and links.
  • Gisborne District Council - holiday, business information, and more.
  • Lower Hutt - a territorial local authority . The site gives information about what we do, ourOtago Regional Council - offers information on all aspects of Otago.
  • Southland District Council
  • Tararua District Council - information on events, businesses, tourism, the council, complete with maps.
  • Waipa District Council - covering the urban centres of Te Awamutu, Cambridge and Temple View in the heart of the Waikato.
  •  services, amenities and facilities.
  • Wanganui - offers information about the district, commercial and general information, city council, sister cities, sports, arts and more.
  • Wellington
  • Embassies and Consulates
    • New Zealand High Commission in Canada - includes information about the Commission and it's role, as well as general New Zealand information.
    • Russia: New Zealand Embassy in Moscow
    • Singapore: New Zealand High Commission
    • USA: Embassy of New Zealand in Washington DC - government, visa, travel, economy, investment, and education information.
    • American Consulate General
    • Fiji High Commission - general, immigration, and customs information.

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• Business
  • Australian & New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan - the objective of the ANZCCJ is to promote business and strengthen cultural ties between Japan, Australia and New Zealand.
  • New Zealand Importer Exporter Directory - searchable database of New Zealand importers and exporters.
  • The a'Courts Database - Products and Brands in New Zealand, constitutes an amazing collection of over 50,000 brand names, classified in over 40,000 product categories.
  • Te Tari Tatau - Statistics New Zealand
  • Trade New Zealand - fosters the development and expansion of Foreign Exchange earnings by identifying overseas opportunities and developing export culture in New Zealand.
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• Culture
  • DesigNZ on Travel Creating Superior New Zealand Vacations
  • Greymouth NZ There is a website that contains all the information you need from community information to tourism, accommodation, attractions, activities etc for Greymouth, West Coast (SI) New Zealand
  • God Defend New Zealand - national anthem. Lyrics in English and Maori, music and recording.
  • Ngai Tahu Maori Tribe - South Island Maori tribal home page includes information on the culture, legends, business activities, editorials and Crown Settlement Offer, Waitangi.
  • Virtual New Zealand - take a virtual tour through New Zealand.
  • What's on Christchurch - all about  Christchurch
  • Wonderful New Zealand - general information about the country.
   

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• Radio/TV
  • CNN Asia now Special edition of CNN, covers stories in Asia and Australasia
   
• Newspapers
  • Christchurch Press On-Line - New Zealand's second largest newspaper, putting a broad range of local, regional and national stories on-line.
  • Northland Age Ltd. - a twice weekly newspaper servicing New Zealand's far north since 1903.
  • Otago Daily Times - online edition of this metropolitan paper contains a comprehensive daily snapshot of the print edition.
  • Wairarapa Times-Age - offers online news, sports, columns, features and community information.

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• General
  • Yahoo! Australia & NZ- with a uniquely Australian and New Zealand perspective to the Yahoo search engine.
    
• Books

Essential New Zealand (Serial) by Allan Edie This information book is Compact, well-written and informative. Very useful and well recommended.

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