We're pleased to offer you the following links to what we believe are some of the most useful legal and non-legal websites providing information on a range of topical issues including local visitor information.
The information contained in any of these sites should not be taken as a substitute for qualified legal advice. If you are dealing with any type of legal issue, please contact us.
General
www.worksite.govt.nz - A Government portal providing information on work, skills and training in New Zealand - Worksite/PaeMahi
www.ers.dol.govt.nz - Department of Labour, Employment Relations Service - contains information on laws relating to the workplace.
www.consumer.org.nz - Consumer's Institute - independent reviewing of products and services for consumers (subscription required to access some information).
www.nzherald.co.nz/sports - New Zealand Herald - National and International sports updates.
www.yellowpages.co.nz - National electronic business directory - hard copy delivered to every home and workplace in New Zealand.
www.cab.org.nz - Citizens Advice Bureau - a voluntary organization providing free information to New Zealand consumers on a range of issues.
www.nzs.com - The definitive map of New Zealand Web Space
Business Services
www.consumer-ministry.govt.nz - Ministry of Consumer Affairs - a range of information for both consumers and businesses
www.cecc.org.nz - Canterbury Employers Chamber of Commerce - largest membership driven not-for-profit organisation for local businesses.
www.comcom.govt.nz - Commerce Commission - monitors compliance with the Commerce and Fair Trading Acts whilst promoting competition in business.
www.businessnz.org.nz - Business NZ - represents the interests of the business sector and employers in general.
www.ubd.co.nz - Universal Business Directory - lists over 150,000 New Zealand businesses and related information.
www.osh.dol.govt.nz - Department of Labour - Occupational Safety and Health site providing up to date information on the requirements of the Act and the prevention of harm to employees.
Visitor/Local Information
www.ccc.govt.nz - Christchurch City Council - official visitor information web site for Christchurch & Canterbury, as well as local Council news, street maps and weather updates.
www.kaikoura.govt.nz - Kaikoura District Council - links to tourist attractions as well as services, in the region.
www.bethere.org.nz - up to date events calendar for what's on and when in Christchurch and Canterbury - provided by Christchurch City Leisure.
www.stuff.co.nz - useful site for linking to local and national information on New Zealand, ranging from newspapers to health.
www.christchurchartgallery.org.nz - Christchurch Art Gallery - built in 2003 in the heart of the city's cultural precinct, this is the largest art institution in the South Island featuring collections focusing on the art of Canterbury.
www.localeye.info - your online guide to Christchurch and Canterbury
www.tourism.net.nz - New Zealand's online directory of tourism and travel companies.
www.educationchristchurch.com - Canterbury Development Corporation site providing detailed information on providers of international education programmes including language schools, secondary schools, state tertiary institutions as well as private institutions.
www.mkiwi.com - New Zealand Search Engine and Directory providing up to date news, maps photos and related matters of interest to locals and visitors
Financial/Legal
www.bnz.co.nz - Bank of New Zealand - for the latest economic commentaries from Chief Economist Tony Alexander.
www.stockwatch.co.nz - Stockwatch - for the latest on the New Zealand sharemarket (updated every 20 minutes).
www.ird.govt.nz - Inland Revenue Department - Government department providing quality tax and social policy services for all New Zealanders.
www.sorted.co.nz - the Retirement Commission's site aimed at assisting you to manage your finances as well as interactive 'for kids' section designed at teaching important money skills.
www.nz-lawsoc.org.nz - New Zealand Law Society - providing sections for the public as well as overseas lawyers.
www.courts.govt.nz - Ministry of Justice - information about the Ministry's services and the function and structure of the specific courts of New Zealand.
Family/Seniors
www.courts.govt.nz/family/family_court_overview.html - NZ Family Court - comprehensive overview of the functions and services of the Court relating to family and relationship matters.
www.carers.net.nz - Carers New Zealand - a national information channel for New Zealanders who provide care at home for sick, frail, elderly, disabled or injured family members and whanau.
www.ageconcern.org.nz - Age Concern New Zealand - a not-for-profit, charitable organisation, dedicated to promoting the quality of life and well-being of older people.
www.eldernet.co.nz - Elder-net NZ - access comprehensive information about services for older people. Site includes a directory of New Zealand rest homes and information on retirement housing, public hospitals and residential care.
www.greypower.co.nz - Greypower - an association for all New Zealanders aged 50 and over.
Property
www.quotable.co.nz - Quotable Value Limited - access to a variety of reasonably priced reports relating to property including market value, rating valuation, sales history and demographic profiles.
www.terranet.co.nz/terranet - Terranet - privdes instant access to detailed property information in New Zealand.
www.minhousing.govt.nz/tenancy - Ministry of Housing Tenancy Services - information with brochures and guidance for both landlords and tenants.
www.ratesinfo.ccc.govt.nz/index - Christchurch City Council - public register database providing rates information for Christchurch City Council and Canterbury Regional Council.
www.realenz.co.nz - Property Directory of the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand - providing property searches, industry news, market statistics and associated links.
www.realtor.co.nz - Christchurch Realtor Magazine - online edition of properties for sale in Christchurch and Canterbury.
www.homesell.co.nz - New Zealand advertising vehicle for private home sales - provides useful information relating to marketing and selling your own home
Other Countries
www.familylawyers.net.au - Gerard Malouf and Partners Family Lawyers - Australian based family lawyers providing legal services in most areas of family law
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