The default order for lists is alphabetical; other orders (eg writer preference, chronological) are used as required. Each entry in a list begins on a new line.
There is no set punctuation for lists. Each item may be a standalone sentence, with opening capitalisation and closing full point, or shorter elements (words or phrases), forming part of a longer sentence. Whichever approach is taken, entries will have parallel construction.
Where there is opening text before a list, the list should not be the direct object or subject of the verb of the introductory text. The construction ‘Also recommended are:’ (with or without colon) is avoided as it isn’t an independent clause.
In certain cases, narrative will use list-like constructions without formatting them as lists. Instead, each entry will simply be a new paragraph.
In all cases, these constructions will begin either with bold format or links to other content. No punctuation is used between the introductory word/phrase and any following text.
Where there is a text component, it should begin with a capital letter and end with a full stop, regardless of whether or not it is a complete sentence – except when the text consists of a date or number only, in which case there is no final full point.
In the example below, this format is used to list tourist information locations.
TOURIST INFORMATION
Auckland Domestic Airport i-SITE In the Air New Zealand terminal.
Auckland International Airport i-SITE On your left as you exit the customs hall.
Princes Wharf i-SITE
SkyCity i-SITE