How does central government contribute?

The work of the Office of Ethnic Affairs focuses on people whose culture and traditions distinguish them from the majority in New Zealand.  As part of this work it sponsors

Together, Audit New Zealand and the OAG work to ensure that New Zealand's public sector is operating for the benefit of all New Zealanders. They help to make sure that taxpayers and ratepayers are getting value for their money.

The Office of Treaty Settlements (OTS) negotiates, on behalf of the Crown, settlement of historical Treaty of Waitangi claims with Maori claimant groups.

The Office is part of the Ministry of Justice.

The Pacific Business Trust is a busy, diverse and dynamic organisation offering business support and advice for small Pasifika businesses. They also encourage young people to see business as a career option and promote links between arts and business.

Radio New Zealand broadcasts over three nationwide networks; Radio New Zealand National, Radio New Zealand Concert and the AM network which relays Parliamentary proceedings. Radio New Zealand International (RNZI) the overseas shortwave service, broadcasts to the South Pacific and beyond, while Radio New Zealand News provides comprehensive, up-to-the-minute news and current affairs information.

SPARC is a Crown entity with responsibility for promoting, encouraging, and supporting physical recreation and sport in New Zealand.  It is dedicated to getting New Zealanders active, involved and winning in sport and recreation. SPARC works with other government agencies and the sport and recreation sector to deliver the wider objectives of the Government.

Statistics New Zealand is New Zealand's national statistical office. It administers the Statistics Act 1975, and is the country's major source of official statistics.

The Cultural Statistics Programme is a partnership between the Ministry for Culture and Heritage and Statistics New Zealand and was established to improve the range and quality of information available about New Zealand's cultural sector.

All reports can be download from Statistics New Zealand's website.

Te Māngai Pāho is a Crown Entity established to make funding available to the national network of Māori radio stations and for the production of Māori language television programmes, radio programmes and music CDs.

National Services Te Paerangi works with museums, galleries, iwi (tribes), and related organisations to enhance museum services and support these to become self-sustaining. Our goal is for museums and iwi to be significantly strengthened by increased participation in our programmes and by working collaboratively at a local and national level.

Te Puni Kōkiri  leads Māori Public Policy and advises on policy affecting Māori wellbeing.

Tourism New Zealand's main role is to market New Zealand  as a visitor destination through the website www.newzealand.com/travel/

Transit New Zealand (Transit) is the Crown Entity responsible for state highways - the strategic roads and motorways that are about 12% (10,894 km) of all New Zealand's roads, but account for about half of the 36 billion vehicle kilometres we travel every year.

Transpower owns and operates New Zealand’s high-voltage electricity transmission grid, providing a seamless delivery of bulk electricity to towns, cities and major industries across the country.

The Tribunal is a permanent commission of inquiry charged with making recommendations on claims brought by Maori relating to actions or omissions of the Crown that breach the promises made in the Treaty of Waitangi.