A public-facing website that actually serves the public
Whether you're a local council, community board, or government-funded organisation — your website is how residents access services, find information, and hold you accountable.
Book a Discovery CallA public-facing website that actually serves the public
Whether you're a local council, community board, or government-funded organisation — your website is how residents access services, find information, and hold you accountable.
Your website is a barrier, not a service
Too many NZ public sector websites feel like they were designed for the organisation, not the people who use them. Residents trying to find council meeting minutes, apply for a permit, or report an issue end up lost in navigation structures that mirror internal department hierarchies rather than real-world tasks.
For smaller councils, community boards, and publicly funded organisations, the budget for a full digital overhaul often isn't there. You're stuck with a website that fails WCAG accessibility checks, doesn't meet NZ Government Web Standards, and frustrates residents who just want to pay their rates or find out when their rubbish gets collected.
The irony is that a poor website generates more phone calls, more counter visits, and more complaints — costing more in staff time than the website would cost to fix. Build in a Day gives you a clean, accessible, standards-compliant starting point without the six-month procurement cycle.
Government & Public Sector × Build in a DayWhat you get in a day
Accessible public website
A clean, WCAG 2.1 AA compliant website structured around what residents actually need — services, contact information, news, and key documents. Built to NZ Government Web Standards.
Service directory
Clear listing of public services with plain-language descriptions. Residents find what they need without understanding your org chart.
Contact & office information
Office locations, hours, phone numbers, and service centre details. Map integration and public transport information where relevant.
News & public notices
Simple news section for meeting notices, consultations, road closures, and community updates. Easy for staff to update without technical skills.
Document library
Organised repository for agendas, minutes, plans, and public documents. Searchable and categorised so residents can self-serve.
Mobile-responsive & fast
Works on all devices and loads quickly — including on slower rural connections. Meets Core Web Vitals benchmarks for government sites.
How the day works
Morning brief
30-minute call to understand your organisation's key services, audience, and what residents contact you about most. We prioritise the content that matters.
Build while you work
We design and build your website using plain language and accessible design patterns. You keep serving your community — we handle the digital side.
Accessibility review
Mid-day check on the preview link. We walk through WCAG compliance, content accuracy, and navigation. Your team confirms key details.
Live by 5pm
Your new website goes live — accessible, standards-compliant, and ready for residents to use. Staff trained on basic content updates.
What changes after launch
Fewer phone calls
Residents find answers online instead of calling. Service information, hours, and documents are easy to access — reducing front-desk burden.
Accessibility compliance
Meet WCAG 2.1 AA and NZ Government Web Standards from day one. Accessible to residents with disabilities, older people, and those using assistive technology.
Public trust
A professional, functional website signals competence. Residents and ratepayers feel their organisation is well-run when digital services work properly.
Staff efficiency
Less time answering questions that should be on the website. Staff can direct people to clear online resources instead of repeating information.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. We build to the NZ Government Web Standards published on Digital.govt.nz, including WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility, plain language, and mobile responsiveness. These standards apply to all government-funded organisations.
Build in a Day includes basic contact and enquiry forms. For complex service requests, online payments, or integration with systems like NCS or Objective, our Launch service is a better fit.
We support te reo Māori content and bilingual navigation. Many councils and public organisations have commitments under Te Tiriti — your website should reflect that.
Absolutely. News posts, documents, contact details, and service information can all be updated by non-technical staff. We provide training on launch day.
Ideal for it. Community boards, smaller district councils, and government-funded trusts often can't justify a six-figure website project. Build in a Day gives you a professional, compliant site at a fraction of the cost.
We include clear information on how to make Official Information Act requests — contact details, what to include, and expected timeframes. Proactive transparency reduces OIA volume over time.
Ready to talk about government & public sector?
Book a free discovery call. No sales pitch — just an honest conversation about what your business needs.