LISTSERV® is a mailing list system. When you subscribe to a mailing list any messages that are sent to this list are automatically forwarded to you and anybody else subscribed to the list. This provides an efficient means of disseminating information to a group of people with a common interest.
Using the Local Government Online LISTSERV is straightforward. Basic instructions are provided below. When you subscribe to a list you will receive a confirmation email message that also describes other more advanced list options.
To subscribe send an email to listserv@listserv.localgovt.co.nz with subscribe listname in the message body e.g. to subscribe to the list called general send an email to the above address with the line
subscribe general
Note - depending on how the list is setup you may be (1) subscribed immediately (2) Get a message back telling you that a confimation is required before you are subscribed or (3) A message may be sent to the list owner who is then required to add you to the list before you are subscribed.
To leave a list send an email to listserv@listserv.localgovt.co.nz with signoff listname in the message body e.g. to leave the list called general send an email to the above address with the line
signoff general
To add a message to a mailing list send mail to listname@listserv.localgovt.co.nz e.g. to add a message to the general list send the message to
general@listserv.localgovt.co.nz