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Influencing policy and politics

Resources on influencing policy and politics for community and voluntary groups are listed on this page of the Managing Well catalogue.

Change it! How to Influence Public Policy, Colin Gunn (editor)

This publication presents an overview of local and central government policy-making processes. It contains sections on consulting with iwi, writing submissions and accessing official information.

Publisher National Resource Centre for Adult Education and Community Learning
Format Hardcopy
Publication date 1999
Pages 52
Cost $10
Website www.nrc.org.nz

The Joy of Lobbying - Campaigning to Influence Government Decisions and Public Attitudes, Diedre Kent

This book looks at what it takes to be a good campaigner and some of the strategies to consider when planning an effective campaign for change.

Publisher Gateway Lobbying Skills
Format Hardcopy
Publication date 1998
Pages 74
Cost Out of print

‘Political Processes and Submissions’ section, Community Development Resource Kit

Section K of the Community Development Resource Kit covers writing submissions to parliament, how select committees work, and parliamentary petition processes.

Publisher Department of Internal Affairs
Format Electronic and hardcopy
Publication date Revised 2003
Pages 8 pages of a 226 page kit
Cost Free online. Hardcopy $35 plus $5 P & P
Website www.dia.govt.nz