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What are the NZGLS thesauri?

The Function and Subject elements of the NZGLS metadata standard recommend the use of the Functions of New Zealand (FONZ) and the Subjects of New Zealand (SONZ) thesauri for NZ Government resources. Terms from both these thesauri are combined to describe government information, services and other resources in a consistent manner.

Current version of the thesauri

The current versions of the Subjects of New Zealand (SONZ) and Functions of New Zealand (FONZ) thesauri can be downloaded.

Maintenance of the thesauri

The National Library of New Zealand was the Custodian of the NZGLS thesauri until 30 June 2006. The State Services Commission has now taken responsibility for the thesauri back in-house pending the outcome of the NZGLS Review.

Changes are made to FONZ and SONZ based on suggestions from users and analysis of search logs. The Thesaurus Advisory Group considers recommendations developed from feedback, which are then approved by the Steward (State Services Commission) before being incorporated into new versions of the thesauri.