Charities Commission - registers and monitors charitable organisations in NZ, and provides support and education to the charitable sector. You can search the Charities Register for details of registered charities in New Zealand. {www.charities.govt.nz}

Ministry of Economic Development: Societies and Trusts Online - search for incorporated societies and charitable trusts online, view financial statements, trust deeds and other information. {www.societies.govt.nz}

CommunityNet Aotearoa - an information sharing resource which supports community and voluntary groups throughout New Zealand. {www.community.net.nz}

Funding Institute of New Zealand (FINZ) - the professional body for those involved with fundraising and sponsorship in the not-for-profit sector. {www.finz.org.nz}

Ministry of Social Development - provides government with advice on strategic social policy, and conducts social research and evaluation in the areas of income support, child, youth and family as well as community. MSD is responsible for providing policy advice and support through the Offices for the Community and Voluntary Sector, Senior Citizens and Disability Issues. {www.msd.govt.nz}

ANGOA (Association of Non-Governmental Organisations of Aotearoa) - provides a vehicle for interaction within the NGO community, working with members and other stakeholders on issues of common concern. ANGOA also facilitates networking on issues such as citizenship, good governance and taxation of charities. {www.converge.org.nz/angoa/news.php}

DonateNZ - A membership to DonateNZ allows you to list your organisation’s needs and accept donated goods, time and discounts. You can also be a donor yourself! {www.donatenz.com}

Volunteering New Zealand - Volunteering New Zealand (VNZ) is an association of regional volunteer centres and national organisations with a strong commitment to volunteering. {www.volunteeringnz.org.nz}