Getting started with CivicTheme

CivicTheme showcase

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Government template site

The Department of Citizens website demonstrates common government content across areas like programs, services, policies and consultations.

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Higher education template site

The My University website shows a sample university website focusing on university-centered design and content.

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Features

  • User-centred design

    User-centred design is imperative to the development process.

  • Inclusive and accessible — WCAG 2.1 AA compliant

    Built and assessed to comply with WCAG accessibility standards 2.1 AA out-of-the-box.

  • Technology agnostic

    A neutral design system that’s not tied to a specific technology, framework, platform or system.
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Ready for government

CivicTheme also aligns to, and facilitates compliance with, many policies of leading digital nations. These policies include open source, unified government services, and whole-of-government architecture patterns.

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CivicTheme showcase spotlight

The BenefitMe website combines CivicTheme and Rules as Code (RaC), providing a website where NZ citizens can check their eligibility for social security benefits.

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