Because confidence comes from knowing how government works

Master the machinery of government

Learning Products

A round illuminated sign for the New Zealand Government with the national coat of arms and text in English and Māori.

Public sector
For people working in government agencies, including departments, Crown entities, and state-owned enterprises.

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View of a red elevated pedestrian walkway in Auckland winding through a city with a skyline, including the Sky Tower, under a partly cloudy sky.

Engaging government
For people working in NGOs, sector groups, professional bodies, iwi, community groups, researchers and think tanks.

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Close-up of a colorful, carved stone surface with swirling and geometric patterns.

Schools
For teachers and school leaders considering the practical support needed for civics curriculum changes from 2027.

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Civics is our mission

For 15 years our mission has been to equip people from all walks of life to understand the New Zealand system of government.

We are non-partisan and work with organisations to empower people to know what government looks like and how it works.

If you need to make sense of the system, we can help.