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NATIONAL LINKS
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Better Building
Find out about healthier building or what timber, paints or plastics are best for your health and that of the planet.
Bikewise
A website with heaps of information related to cycling - history, rides, safety, about bikes, education and laws.
Biosecurity
The NZ Biosecurity Institute's mission is to preserve and protect New Zealand's natural resources from the adverse impacts of invasive pests. Interesting research available with their quarterly newsletter.
Bird Identification
A new website to help you identify which New Zealand bird you can hear or see in the garden or the bush. Bird classification site available from OSNZ.
Birdwatching
Birder information and research from local experts. Photographs on Eco-vista website. Also see the Ornithological Society of New Zealand and Bird Lists on NZERN
Bugs and Invertebrate interest?
Then check out the picture file at Landcare Research
Coastal Dune Vegetation Network
An independent forum developed to encourage increased understanding of dune ecosystems with emphasis on the use of vegetation to restore natural character, form and function. The CVDN is a collaborative network between Forest Research, coastal management agencies and user groups.
Community Net Aotearoa
To help all New Zealand community organisations by:Providing access to relevant, quality information
Raising the profile of the community sector
Encouraging information sharing between organisations
COUNCILS:
Manawatu District Council This local Council's very good website includes the informative Roadside Planting Policy and Guidelines, information about Kitchener Park and school involvement at Kimbolton Reserve.
Horizons Regional Council for Manawatu-Rangitikei and Wanganui River catchments
For information and assistance for rural land management, water quality and allocations and general environmental assistance for areas including the Horowhenua, Manawatu, Rangitikei, Wanganui, Tararua and Ruapehu Districts.
Palmerston North City Council
The website for Palmerston North containing the latest information about Policies requiring your input via submissions.
Crop and Food Research
The latest research in sustainable land and water use, high performance plants, personalised foods, high-value marine products and biomolecules and biomaterials.
Cycling Advocacy New Zealand
New Zealand's national promotion of biking research, regulations, health and safety tips.
Cycling or Walking choices
Travel smarter ideas.
Department of Conservation
New Zealand's governmental efforts to conserve and protect natural landscapes as well as education for the public. Enlist for their latest e-newsletter.
Ducks Unlimited
A voluntary national and international organisation that promotes the restoration and protection of wetlands to maintain a habitat for our native bird species.
Earthcorps
If you are a youth (18-25years ) interested in applying for conservation leadership training in USA. Then see 
EC flyer 2005.doc(206.00 KB)Candidate nomination form.doc(92.50 KB)
Earthquake information
All of the latest information on where an earthquake has occurred in New Zealand. Check out the surprising number of recent quakes.
ECO
ECO is an umbrella group of Environment and Conservation Organisations in New Zealand. This website has information about ECO and its member groups as well as news of the environment in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Energy Needs
This website explains that the oil and gas fields are running empty globally, and describes the severe impacts expected this decade and onward.
Environmental News
Australian and New Zealand environmental news and information, Eco Clubs, products and services available free on line and as email.
Environmental Statistics
Statistical information from the government on energy, fishing and environmental protection dollars.
Enviro Schools
A programme started in the Waikato to encourage schools and their community to become an environmentally sustainable school.
Environz
To read or to subscribe to the latest environmental news from the Ministry for the Environment.
Farm Forestry
New Zealand's national website of farm forestry information for both native and exotics species.
Fish and Game New Zealand
Manage the statute responsibility with hunting and fishing as well as provide information and education.
Forest and Bird
New Zealand's largest conservation organisation championing the protection of native plants and animals and New Zealand's natural physical and marine environments.
Forest Research
Expertise, technology and research services spanning the value chain of forestry and products.
Frog Week
Our frogs are precious and in decline. Time to learn more about them and do what you can to protect them.
Funding Information
View this site to find out the organisations that have a source of funds available that may be applicable for your group's proposed activity.
Fungi or Mushrooms
Are you interested in what fungi are lurking on tree trunks and lying on dead wood? Then visit two websites with photographic identification: The World of Mushrooms and Hidden Forest
Geckos and Lizards
If you wish to know more about the Reptiles in New Zealand and obtain worthwhile resources regarding their care then join the NZ Herpetological Society
GE-Free New Zealand
Campaigning for GE free food and environment. Also a good resource to identify GE Free brands.
GLOBE in New Zealand
Now joined with the Royal Society National Waterways Project promoted as EMAP = Environmental (education) Monitoring Action Programme for schools and the community that involves scientific monitoring of the atmosphere, soils, hydrology and landcover. For local training - Contact:Adie Leng
Global Volunteer Network
A voluntary conservation programme for international visitors to New Zealand .
Green Fleet
An initiative that can help you with ideas if you are wanting to make an effort to minimise your transport costs.
Green Party
On Waste Issues - See the petition asking for a refundable bottles bill.
Greenpeace New Zealand
Visit the up-to-date and informative website of Greenpeace New Zealand.
Green Plastics
This website explains the history of plastic and how the development of biodegradable plastic has occurred. It has easy to understand information and useful facts and descriptions.
Biopolymer.net
This site covers a range of information about biodegradable plastic including the different types of starch used to make biodegradable material, the technology involved and useful books and institutions you can look into if you require further information.
Happy Valley
Campaign to question Solid Energy's bid for a new open cast coal mine on the West coast, which will destroy the habitat of the kiwi. Read a newsletter: Save Happy Valley Campaign.doc(31.00 KB)
Kiwi Conservation Club
"The Kiwi Conservation Club offers children the gift of nature, encouraging them to enjoy, understand and love the natural world." See local programme.
Kiwi Recovery Programme
A national programme to save our national icon.
Landcare Research
New Zealand's foremost environmental research organisation specialising in sustainable management of land resources optimising primary production, enhancing biodiversity, increasing the resource efficiency of businesses, and conserving and restoring the natural assets of our communities.
Living Economies
Encouraging us to view communities' economy and money in a more sustainable way.
Living Streets
Christchurch City Council is promoting having streets that are designed for neighbours to be connected, people to walk, bike and play using streets as extensions to the properties instead of just for vehicle passage priority.
Manawatu Region News and Information
Our Region website for local information and opportunity to contribute your own events and news.
Ministry for the Environment
Environmental information programmes, policies, standards and funding opportunities.
National Directory of Environmental Education Resources
This directory contains up-to-date and relevant New Zealand produced material and suggestions of places to visit. One of its priority actions is "to support the preparation of a stocktake of environmental education resources".
National Institute of Water and Atmosphere
NIWA has New Zealand's foremost research information on freshwater, oceans, climate and weather changes.
National Waterways Project
An opportunity to be involved in monitoring a stream or waterway near you. Excellent newsletters
NZ Ecological Restoration Network
NZERN is a community-driven, membership-based organisation dedicated to sharing knowledge and experiences about ecological restoration in Aotearoa via the website and with individual project assistance.
New Zealand Ecological Society
To promote the study of ecology and the application of ecological knowledge in all its aspects. Through its activities, the society attempts to encourage ecological research, increase awareness and understanding of ecological principles and promote sound ecological planning and management of the natural and human environment.
New Zealand Environmental Resources
Up to date links with what is going on in New Zealand in research and learning around the environment.
NZ Herpetological Society
If you would like to know more about the reptiles found in New Zealand check this site out and join up.
NZ Landcare Trust
An independent environmental organisation to ensure landcare, sustainability management and biodiversity. Regular newsletter available on Main menu on line. Register for their regular emailed newsletter.
New Zealand National Parks and Conservation Foundation
The NZ National Parks and Conservation Foundation is an independent charitable trust established to promote and support the conservation and protection of New Zealand's natural heritage.
New Zealand Native Forests Restoration Trust
This is New Zealand's leading organisation involved in forest restoration.
NZ Plant Conservation Network
This is the most visited and up-to-date plant information system in NZ.
NZ Trust for Conservation Volunteers Inc
This group is a must if you wish to find out about any environmental projects that you could volunteer for in other parts of NZ. Sample newsletter: The Conservation VolunteerJan 04.doc(101.00 KB)
Nga Uru Ora Kapiti Project
Dedicated to the restoration of native forest habitats along the Kapiti Coast.
Ornithological Society of New Zealand
View the birds seen in New Zealand, birdwatching and the organisation for birders.
Plant Synz
Invertebrate investigation to assess biodiversity and health of native plants by looking at the leaves and stems of plants.
Project Crimson
A charitable trust protecting pohutukawa and rata trees in New Zealand.
Queen Elizabeth II National Trust
Working to protect NZ's natural heritage and special places.
Resource Management Act
Information to help those with a concern for conservation and the environment to take part in resource consents, plan reviews, Environment Court action, and other public processes of the RMA. The site contains a database of information about environmental management and the RMA, a directory of community groups to encourage networking so that skills and experience can be shared, and other resources to help people develop basic skills and gain access to funding and advice. The site is maintained by ECO, the Environment and Conservation Organisations of NZ Inc.
Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture
For plant and pictorial information on our native plants/trees, Notable trees, alpine and aquatic plants as well as weeds. Greening the City Conference (October 2003) abstracts available.
Solar Energy
Information and updates with developments in Australia and New Zealand in Solar Energy. For home expertise gained through personal experiences see Sunpower
Soil story
This informative website can tell you all you need to know about soil formation and degradation locally and globally.
Sustainable Business Network
Find out what businesses are doing or can do for our environment in New Zealand.
Sustainability Matters
A business group is promoting their role in responsible environmental sustainability alongside the objective of economic growth.
Sustainable Cities
Sustainable Cities - aims to improve the way that people interact together and with our environment and in setting new agendas for a sustainable regional and urban development with Ministry for Environment guidelines.
Sustainable Future Sustainable Future is a New Zealand focused, sustainability information portal. Our aim is to be an independent think tank and provider of relevant, accurate and comprehensive information accessible to all New Zealanders.
Sustainable Households
A new website to help residents in New Zealand develop sustainable behaviours and save money in their households while saving the earth's resources.
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Tararua Windfarm
Background and development of the Tararua Windfarm.
The Ministry for the Environment
Want to know about the Resource Management Act (RMA) or what is happening to improve the environment? Then explore this site to find out the up-to-date information, or links to, any of New Zealand's environmental regulations or national activities.
The National Wetland Trust of New Zealand
The National Wetland Trust was established in 1999 to promote wetlands and their values to all New Zealanders. The Trust's first task is to build a wetland interpretation centre for people to learn more about wetlands and experience their special qualities.
The Natural Step for Sustainability
A framework to encourage businesses to start their business acting for environmental sustainability through an understanding of basic science and following four basic principles.
Tree and Shrub Care
North Shore has produced an excellent resource to help the choice and care of trees and shrubs for gardens. Healthy roots mean healthy trees - more
Waste Exchange
Website to access and advertise resources needed or no longer needed in your business. National access and help to obtain resources or get rid of waste.
Water Conservation
The Water Magazine has lots of ideas and links to help with water conservation.
Weedbusters
A combined local authority and DOC programme to promote awareness of the detrimental effects of pest weeds in our environment and some of the programmes trialling eradication and control. Have a weedy read! For local efforts Click here
Wetland Care
A voluntary organisation that promotes the care and protection of wetlands in New Zealand and Australia to maintain a habitat for wildlife. Also known as Ducks Unlimited.
Wetland Trust
A national body of expertise and interest in promoting wetland information. Developing a national wetland centre in the Waikato is the current project.
Whale and Dolphin Adoption Project
Support marine mammal research and conservation and adopt a cetacean!
Whitebait Connection
A new community action educational programme supported by DOC to encourage schools, communities and tangata whenua to protect the habitat of our native galaxiid fish that are known as whitebait when they are juveniles. DOC Whitebaiting regulation guidelines
Wild About New Zealand
This website has up-to-date information about products that can tell you what you have in your environment. Photos and information on biodiversity. Also see Connovation - conservation by innovation
Windfarm
A website that promotes the advantages of renewable wind energy that has minimal environmental affects.
World Wide Fund
A national and international educational and funding agency that is involved in a wide range of environmental projects that enhance biodiversity.
Yellow-Eyed Penguin Trust
Conserving yellow-eyed penguins and their natural coastal habitat.
Zero Waste New Zealand Trust
Repairing, recycling, reusing,... find out about the national campaign for zero waste. Sample newsletter: Click on ZW Update -June.pdf(59.71 KB)
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