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Working with Government Agencies

This How-to Guide lists selected resources for building and strengthening relationships with Central and Local Government agencies, including Crown Entities. It includes information on establishing relationships, consultation, and participation, with both New Zealand and overseas examples.

Your help in developing this guide is essential.  If you come across websites, resources, case studies or news, please email details to: information@community.net.nz .

We are grateful to Kate Drury for her help in creating this guide.

 

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  • Lobbying and information

    Effective lobbying of MPs and parliament is vital for community and voluntary groups. Making submissions to Parliament is one way to influence policy whereas less formal roads such as building a relationship with the local MP, the Minister responsible for the portfolio you are interested in and public servants relevant to your group is also effective. Getting the information you need may also take more work, so knowing your way around documents such as the Official Information Act is also important.
    Date updated: 28 May 2007

  • Lobbying Local Government

    These resources will help community groups in their relationships with Local Government.
    Date updated: 28 May 2007

  • Establishing relationships with MPs and public servants

    Your MP is your first port of call to government and is there to listen to your ideas and concerns. Many websites offer advice on how best to establish a good working relationship with your MP.
    Date updated: 2 April 2008

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