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About the Draco Foundation (NZ) Charitable Trust
These activities, along with the Foundation itself, are non-partisan and funded through private donations. All the work performed by the Trust is based in communities and run by volunteers.
Draco Foundation aims to educate the public about how the law works, especially around local government. In addition we undertake research, hold forums and conferences, publish articles, and bring people from the civil society sector together.
Draco funds Council Watch - a website that improves transparency, accountability and best practice in local government - and also the National Database of Residents' Associations.
We do a whole lot more, too, and are growing all the time. The main thing is that we are here to help democracy and natural justice thrive in our wonderful land of Aotearoa New Zealand.
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How To Contact Us
The Secretary Draco Foundation (NZ) Charitable Trust 6 Bancroft Terrace Wellington 6037
(04) 970 6481
Important Documents
Deed of Trust (as at March 2012)
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About Council Watch
Council Watch is an initiative operated by the Draco Foundation. Its mission is to undertake timely, relevant, and robust research on local government, provide checks and balances to local government in New Zealand, and make it easier for residents to have their voices heard. Despite the obvious benefits to disaffected or disadvantaged people, this site is much more than just a way to "keep Councils honest".
There is very little known about the mechanics of local government in this country, so Council Watch serves as a clearing house for community-based research and trends. The site also has special sealed sections specifically for residents' groups and for journalists, to promote collegiality and oneness amongst these bastions of social justice.
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About the National Residents' Association Database (NRAD)
The NRAD project started in 2008 and is designed to strengthen the networks and knowledge of the civil society sector, specifically groups that have a focus on residents and local community.
The database has nearly 1,000 organisations listed. Much of this information was gathered from public records (such as those held by the Companies Office). Thus, not all the entries are up-to-date but we are working on that at the moment.
We're are seeing more and more organisations coming to the site to ensure their details are updated. Please feel free to visit the database and - if necessary - add or update your organisation's details.
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About Our People
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