Franklin's lead economic development agency, supporting local business, facilitating and coordinating economic development ; web site also has information on businesses in Franklin

Web site of Recreation Wellington, a business arm of the Wellington city council; aims to enhance the well being & healthy lifestyle of the people; operates swimming pools, recreation centres, arts centre, zoo etc

Business agency for the Wellington region formed under the Wellington Regional Strategy; wholly controlled by the Greater Wellington Regional Council and funded through a regional rate

Site by Hutt City Council (the town's geographical name is Lower Hutt); sections: churches & religion, community services, demographics, environment, public transport, weather, schools, health services, history & culture, tourism etc

Governing body of Invercargill in Southland region; site sections: the council, info on Invercargill, council services, maps, news and publications, etc

District in Wellington; web site gives details of council deliberations and information about Kapiti; sections: regional map, attractions on the coast, arts and crafts directory, business directory, statistics, etc

Governing body of district in Wellington region; site sections: history, statistics, climate, departments like parks & recreation and solid waste management, library and pool hours, dog fees, etc

Governing body of Napier city in Hawkes Bay; site sections: accommodation, attractions, council services, food & wine, education, health, history, maps, real estate, statistics, tourism, weather; has links to other info on Napier

Governing body of Palmerston North city in Manawatu-Wanganui region; site sections: about the city, statistics, history, environment, economy, visiting the city, business, community, education, entertainment, shopping, sports etc

Governing body of Papakura district, Auckland; site has info on facilities like parks, libraries and recreation centres; accommodation; map, history; accommodation; schools & education; industry; transport; the counci; council services etc