e-RMA
e-Government Strategy
The objective of the e-Government Strategy is to create a more networked style of government and to develop public sector internet capability. The intention is to make the internet an integral part of the delivery of government information, services and processes so that, in time, the internet is seamlessly integrated across government.
The strategy identifies four phases in this transformation:
- web presence - using the internet as a 'billboard', delivering basic information in a largely static form
- interaction - using the internet as a communication tool so people can visit government agency websites, gain access to information, download forms and contact agencies by email
- transaction - agencies add self-service applications to their websites so people can complete entire transactions or processes online
- transformation - e-Government reshapes the relationship between government, individuals and business.
As well as adopting new technologies, the 'transformation of Government' also includes a change in the way the government interacts with the public. This involves information and services being organised around user requirements, rather than the structure of the organisation providing the information, and reflects a growing trend that is occurring both in New Zealand (eg, WorkSite) and overseas (eg, United States).
e-Local Government Strategy
Local Government New Zealand has developed a strategic plan for e-Local Government. Its goals include:
- access - to provide easy interactive online access to local government information and services to build relationships to benefit the public
- innovation - to provide innovative products and services to benefit all the public
- participation - to ensure public participation in local government democracy will be higher in future
- leadership - to ensure effective local government leadership of e-initiatives that benefit the whole community.
