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Welcome to the Draco Foundation (NZ) Charitable Trust
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Download area: DFNZCT Certificate of Incorporation Charities Commission ruling on non-charitable status
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About the Draco Foundation
Council Watch is an
initiative funded through the Draco Foundation, a non-governmental
organisation with the sole aim to raise awareness of- and
involvement in the democratic process amongst the citizens,
organisations, and communities of New Zealand. In doing so the Draco
Foundation undertakes research and engages in public debate on the
results, and provides training and education to communities.
The Foundation is named
after Draco, the first lawgiver of ancient Athens. His contribution
to democracy was considerable, as he replaced oral laws (known only
to a special class, arbitrarily applied and interpreted) with
written laws; thus made known to all literate citizens, who could
make appeal to the rulers of Athens for injustices.
Isn't he something
to do with the term 'draconian'? Yes, in fact Draco's legal code was very stringent. However the Draco Foundation does not advocate for draconian laws. Rather it supports the application of the law equally to all citizens and organisations: including agents of the Government - in the true spirit of Draco's approach to justice.
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Contact details
The Chairperson Draco Foundation (NZ) Charitable Trust 6 Bancroft Terrace Wellington 6037 (04) 970 6481
What does the Draco Foundation do?
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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