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Organisations, ministries, departments, treaties, acts, etc. are generally capitalised when their full name is used. Use lower case when referring generally.

  • Ministry of Education
  • Department of Pathology
  • Treaty of Waitangi
  • The new health act was finally released.

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This guide is designed to help ensure writing style – whether for internal or external audiences, written for print or online – is consistent and maintains a professional standard across the University. It is not designed for academic writing.

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