Ministry of Defence - The Government's principal adviser on defence policy, it is also responsible for the evaluation of the performance of the defence organisations. Ministry for the Environment - Reports on the state of the New Zealand environment and the way that environmental laws and policies work in practice. They then advise Government on action necessary to improve environmental management. Ministry of Fisheries - The over-riding purpose is to ensure that the use of New Zealand's fisheries resource is sustainable. Provides policy advice to the Government. The New Zealand Ministry of Justice | Tāhū o te Ture - Delivers court and tribunal services including collection of fines and reparation, provides policy advice and negotiates Treaty of Waitangi claims on behalf of the Government. Is also the lead justice sector agency and supports the judiciary. Ministry of Maori Development: Te Puni Kokiri - The Government's principal adviser on the Crown's relationship with iwi, hapu and Maori, and on key Government policies as they affect Maori. Ministry of Social Development, Te Manatu Whakahiato Ora - Helping to build successful individuals, and in turn building strong, healthy families and communities. Ministry for Culture and Heritage - Provides advice to the New Zealand government on culture and heritage matters and undertakes a number of activities that support and promote New Zealand's history and heritage. The Ministry of Youth Development, Te Manatū Whakahiato Taiohi - Encourages and supports young people, aged between 12 and 24 years old, to develop and use knowledge, skills and experiences to participate confidently in their communities. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Conducts the Government's business with foreign countries and their governments, and with international organisations. Ministry of Education - Not a provider of education, the purpose is support and facilitative rather than directive. Ministry for Women - The Ministry provides the New Zealand Government with advice to help improve women's lives. The Ministry recognises the importance of keeping women informed about its work and key policy issues. Ministry of Primary Industries - Develops, administers and certifies standards and systems; facilitating market access; managing agriculture, forestry and horticulture biosecurity; and providing policy advice. Ministry of Health - Manatu Hauora, the place you can find out the latest on New Zealand health issues. Building Performance - MBIE building regulation, compliance, AS/VM, guidance, safety information, rights and obligations and sector performance. Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) - Plays a central role in shaping and delivering a strong New Zealand economy. Develops and delivers policy, services, advice and regulation to support business growth. Consumer Protection - Provides a range of information and advice to consumers and businesses to ensure that consumers are protected and consumers and businesses participate confidently in the marketplace.Advises the Government on matters that affect consumers when they buy goods and services. Ministry for Pacific Peoples - Mission is to effect positive change for Pacific Peoples. Ministry for Primary Industries - Helps maximise export opportunities for New Zealand's primary industries, improve sector productivity, ensure the food produced is safe, increase sustainable resource use, and protects New Zealand from biological risk.