Government editing, proofreading and formatting services

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Clear Edit Proof Reading & Editing

Specialist government editing services


We've edited, proofread and formatted publications for Aotearoa New Zealand government agencies for over 18 years.

All of Government suppliers - proofreading, editing and formatting

In 2024 we were also selected suppliers for the All of Government (AOG) Creative and Media Services (CMS) panel. Some agencies are required to work with suppliers on the panel and all are eligible.

Working with us means your agency is assured:

  • of our proven skills, experience and quality work in supplying government
  • that you'll receive our AOG-negotiated best hourly rate
  • of our financial sustainability
  • that we've met the government's environmental and social sustainability criteria
  • that we're properly insured.

To learn more about how it works, just email us .

We look forward to hearing from you and learning about your project.

How can we help?

We'll ensure your publication is clear, concise, consistent, correct, professional, effective, appropriate, and accessible.

Accessible documents for people with low vision and other print disability

We can ensure your publication is accessible to the widest possible range of readers, including people who are blind or with low vision, and readers with other print disabilities such as dyslexia.

Our service can include:

  • writing alternative text (alt-text) for images
  • ensuring documents are properly formatted and well structured for people using screen readers
  • ensuring wording is appropriate and helpful for visually impaired readers and readers with dyslexia.

We help when:

  • your publication needs to look and sound professional, and be accessible to a wide range of readers
  • your editing team needs extra help over the short or long term
  • your publications needs to comply with style, branding, and formatting guidelines.

We assure you of:

  • prompt and constructive communication
  • professionalism
  • confidentiality
  • attention to detail
  • adherence to your deadlines.

Ways to work with us

Your arrangement with us can be:

  • as-and-when needed
  • by fixed-term contract
  • as part of a tender process
  • arranged under the AOG CMS panel.

We work to your specific style and branding guide, to your deadlines and any additional requirements. All material is kept strictly confidential.

How we work

Contact us for an estimate and our availability, and attach the draft of your document if possible. Otherwise, an approximate word count of the final length will do.

We'll keep everything confidential, whether we end up working with you or not.

On a budget?

If you're working to a particular budget, let us know and we'll tailor our estimate to that, providing options if possible.

Job summaries and contracts

For larger or more complex jobs, we'll provide you a summary of the job details on a job sheet for easy reference. For smaller jobs, a summary on email is usual enough. We're also happy to sign statements of work, contracts or 'lite' contracts as requested.

Deposits

Sometimes we ask for a 25% non-refundable deposit to hold your dates for you, if another client is interested in the same dates. This is for lost income in case your job is cancelled or the dates change.

Marking up your document

Once your job is confirmed, we'll edit your document in Microsoft Word using 'Track Changes' and explain changes using 'Comments'. This keeps you in control of your material so you can accept or reject any change.

We can also proofread PDF files using Adobe Acrobat Pro. Please enquire about other formats if required.

Wondering if our editing will work for you?

We can send you a sample of the first few pages of editing to make sure it meets your needs.

We can help you with:

For a no-obligation estimate or quote - contact us through our website, or call Sylvia on (027) 426 7803.

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"I have very much enjoyed working with you both, and I am very grateful for the quality lift you have given all the guidance materials. You have both been so kind and accommodating - I have been raving about your services to anyone who will listen to me…" [read more]

Hannah Malloch

Government contractor

"Matthew and Sylvia at Clear Edit are a pleasure to work with. They have a very professional approach to their work, are flexible in dealing with clients' changing timelines and requirements, and provide a timely and high-quality service …" [read more]

S. Boyd

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment


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