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• @DOC : Canterbury Conservancy news
  @DOC Canterbury Conservancy News is a newsletter of the Department of Conservation, Canterbury Conservancy. It aims to keep friends and associates of the Department up to date with conservation happenings around the Canterbury Conservancy. Issues are available in full-text.
  
  
• About the Tuapeka hydro dam project : preserving our environment / Friends of Beaumont Inc
  Developed by a group dedicated to having the lower Clutha River area declared a hydro free area of New Zealand with scenic and environmental reserve status. Provides links to information about the hydro dam project and proposals for reserve status. Links also to other environmental sites and the Enviro line environmental newsletter, along with Southern ocean review magazine.
  
  
• Action Bio-Community : local capacity in biodiversity management
  Includes latest developments in the bio diversity management project for councils and communities. Contains resources, case-studies, reference material and contacts.
  
  
• Agriculture ITO = Rōpū Whakangungu Ahuwhenua Ahumahi
  The Agriculture Industry Training Organisation meets the education and training needs of the farming industry and the supply of water and disposal of wastewater industries. Information the organisation and the services it offers, includes access to publications.
  
  
• Antarctic Link Canterbury New Zealand
  Organisation formed to strengthen links between Antarctic related organisations in Canterbury. Site contains web links to these organisations, events diary, location map and a newsletter.
  
  
• Aquatic biodiversity & biosecurity : a quarterly newsletter from the National Centre for Aquatic Biodiversity & Biosecurity / NIWA = Taihoro Nukurangi
  Aquatic Biodiversity & Biosecurity is published by NIWA's National Centre for Aquatic Biodiversity & Biosecurity. It addresses biodiversity and biosecurity issues and brings research results to resource management professionals. Full text of each issue is available in HTML and PDF format.
  
  
• Ark in the park
  Provides news and information about the Ark in the Park, a Forest and Bird restoration project in the northern Waitakere Ranges, Auckland.
  
  
• Auckland Regional Council = Te Rauhitanga Taiaio
  Information about the ARC's work to protect the Auckland Region's air, soil and water resources, manage growth and transportation and the regional parks network. Includes media releases, downloadable reports and plans, and environmental information.
  
  
• Australasian Cave and Karst Management Association
  Website of ACKMA, a professional association for those interested in limestone landscapes and caves. Offers location, tour and accommodation details, full text journal articles and conference papers.
  
  
• Australasian Society for Ecotoxicology
  ASE focuses on the environmental effects of natural and synthetic chemicals in the biosphere. Includes abstracts of the society's journal articles and full text of newsletter.
  
  
• Australia New Zealand Society for Ecological Economics : ANZSEE
  ANZSEE is the Australian and New Zealand branch of the International Society for Ecological Economics. Recognising that economies are dependent upon the ecosphere, it is the mandate of ANZSEE, in conjunction with ISEE, to encourage scientific research on the integration of economics, ecology and related disciplines, and to promote the general understanding of the results of that research. In addition to information about the Society and its events (such as conferences), the website includes news and online publications, including the ANZSEE newsletter.
  
  
• Australian Quaternary Association
  The official home of the Australian Quaternary Data Archive (AQUADATA) and the Australasian Quaternary Association's website 'Quaternary Australasia'. This site also contains the webpage for the Australian Quaternary Climates Database (QUATDB).
  
  
• Bank of New Zealand Save the kiwi : securing our national icon for future generations
  Information about Bank of New Zealand Save the Kiwi, a Trust dedicated to saving the kiwi, and about kiwi in general, including resources for schools, news, and links to other sites about kiwi.
  
  
• Bay of Plenty conservation Kōrero : keeping you informed about conservation in your community
  Bay of Plenty Conservation Kōrero is published by the Department of Conservation, Bay of Plenty Conservancy. It covers stories and achievements of local community-led conservation and environmental initiatives. Issues available in PDF format.
  
  
• Be the difference
  Programme set up by the Greater Wellington Regional Council to encourage everyone to take personal responsibility for the environment of the region. Discusses issues relating to water quality and conservation, rubbish, air pollution from cars and fires and biodiversity.
  
  
• Biodiversity references
  BIOREF is a portal to more than 300 biodiversity information resources. It has been designed to assist planners, surveyors and scientists working on biodiversity issues in New Zealand.
  
  
• Bioenergy Association of New Zealand
  Promotes and coordinates the development of a bioenergy industry in New Zealand. Provides a central focus point for liaison with Government agencies, the dissemination of information amongst the industry and long-term positioning of bioenergy into New Zealand's energy system.
  
  
• Bioenergy gateway : energy from wood
  Tools and information for utilising wood waste as a renewable energy source. Includes news, case studies, downloadable reports and information about the new Bioenergy Knowledge Centre.
  
  
• Bioenergy news
  Published by the Bioenergy Association of New Zealand (BANZ), Bioenergy News provides news and information to those with a commercial interest in biomass and biowaste as a renewable energy resource. Issues available in full-text.
  
  
• Biosecurity New Zealand, MAF
  The lead agency in New Zealand's biosecurity system. Includes lists of potential threats to biosecurity; information for importers and exporters; policy documents and online journals.
  
  
• Biosecurity
  Biosecurity Magazine is published by Biosecurity New Zealand, and provides information about the organisation's biosecurity and animal welfare programmes. Issues are available in full-text.
  
  
• Branch out
  The Branch Out newsletter is produced by the Wellington City Council, and features articles about conservation, particularly the conservation and restoration of native bush in the Wellington area. A calendar of related events is also included in each issue.
  
  
• Bulletin
  The Bulletin, published by the Environmental Risk Management Authority (ERMA New Zealand), lists applications being processed and the Authority's decisions, as well as other activities under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act. All issues are available in full-text.
  
  
• Bushy Park Trust
  About the Trust and its work caring for the 90ha forest of Bushy Park. Covers its conservation work with native birds, and includes information about Bushy Park Homestead, and the conservation programme for students.
  
  
• BusinessCare
  By providing training and support, BusinessCare aims to increase the number of people who have cleaner production skills throughout the country, giving business and industry greater access to experts to help them towards a sustainable future.
  
  
• Campaign for a Better City
  A community organisation that aims to help create a more sustainable future for Wellington City. Campaigns on a wide range of issues relating to community participation in decisions and sustainable transport.
  
  
• Canopy
  The newsletter of the New Zealand Native Forests Restoration Trust. Issues are available in full-text.
  
  
• CANZBAC : steel can recycling
  Information for homes, industries and councils about how to recycle cans. Includes educational resouces and activities about steel cans and recycling.
  
  
• Capacity
  Capacity manages water, stormwater, and wastewater services on behalf of Wellington City Council and Hutt City Council for residents, ratepayers and visitors. Includes information about services, projects, education, publications, and information for contractors.
  
  
• CarboNZero programme
  The CarboNZero programme encourages individuals and organisations to minimise their impact on climate change by providing them with tools and resources to measure, manage and mitigate their carbon dioxide emissions. Provides information on greenhouse gas emissions and how to take action; climate change and carbon credits along with a newsletter and reports.
  
  
• Cawthron
  Describes the Cawthron Institute's research programme, which focuses on coastal and freshwater resources, sustainable business, aquaculture, biosecurity and biotechnology.
  
  
• Centre for Biodiversity & Restoration Ecology
  Focus is the biodiversity research applied to the need to identify and restore depleted populations, species and communities in ecosystems that have been impacted by human activity.
  
  
• Centre for Environmental Toxicology
  CENTOX was developed in 1999 to combine the expertise available at Lincoln University, Landcare and LincLab into a multidisciplinary research group with toxicological, chemical and ecological expertise. It focuses on ecological effects of agrochemicals and pest control methods, and also now includes environmental effects of hazardous materials.
  
  
• Centre for the Study of Agriculture, Food and Environment
  CSAFE is a multidisciplinary research centre at the University of Otago, working across the Humanities and Science Divisions. Research is targeted at the interface between social and environmental sciences. This interface is explored through the dynamics of agricultural sustainability.
  
  
• Centre of Excellence in Aquaculture and Marine Ecology (CEAME)
  Part of the School of Biological Sciences, University of Canterbury.
  
  
• Chatham Island Taiko Trust
  Information about the Chatham Island or Magenta petrel Taiko and work being carried out to save it from extinction.
  
  
• Chatham Islands Council
  Information about the Chatham Islands Council and its services. Includes reports and plans.
  
  
• Chatham Islands
  The Chatham Islands and the role of the Department of Conservation there. Includes publications, community activities, tracks, walks and huts, and information about the protection, enhancement and management of the Chatham Islands' resources.
  
  
• CHEMSEARCH
  CHEMSEARCH is the research and consulting arm of the Department of Chemistry at the University of Otago. The site provides information on the laboratory and its staff, consulting and research work, laboratory services, information and multimedia services, and education and training services.
  
  
• Chinese Conservation Education Trust
  The CCET is a group dedicated to educating the Chinese community in New Zealand about environmental protection and conservation through projects and activities. Includes information about the trust, details of past and future activities and conservation news.
  
  
• Christchurch Environment Centre : your resource for environmental information
  Information resource for local individuals, businesses, school and community groups on a wide range of environmental issues, with a directory of environmental newsletters. Links to information resources of Canterbury Regional Council, Christchurch City Council and Dept of Conservation.
  
  
• Clean Air Society of Australia & New Zealand
  Information about the Clean Air Society of Australia and New Zealand, including training, publications and special interest groups. Includes the latest issue of Clean air news.
  
  
• Clean energy guide
  Discusses the impacts of energy use on the environment and explains the benefits of switching to using clean energy.
  
  
• Climate update : a summary each month of New Zealand's climate, including soil moisture and river flows / NIWA = Taihoro Nukurangi, National Climate Centre for Monitoring and Prediction
  The Climate Update is published by NIWA's National Climate Centre for Monitoring and Prediction. It provides summarised information each month of New Zealand's climate, including soil moisture and river flows. Issues are available in full-text.
  
  
• Coastal Dune Vegetation Network : CDVN
  Brings people together to share information on managing coastal dune ecosystems in a sustainable way, with an emphasis on using plants to restore the dunes' natural character, form and function. Includes the online newsletters Ensis link, Forest health news, Wood processing newsletter.
  
  
• College of Humanities and Social Sciences
  Massey University's College of Humanities and Social Sciences constituent schools, degrees offered, programmes available and teaching methods. Information on various degree options and places of study.
  
  
• Department of Conservation = Te Papa Atawhai
  Information both about and for conservation related topics. Includes information on permits, legislation, publications of the Dept. and current issues. Much information on New Zealand itself, recreation and community involvement in conservation. Regional breakdown of local information and forthcoming events. Descriptions of tracks and major walks, including routes, hut requirements and contacts. Descriptions of national parks.
  
  
• Discovery / Landcare Research
  Discovery is a newsletter published by Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research detailing their research on the discovery, description, ecology and conservation of New Zealand's biodiversity. Issues are available in full text.
  
  
• DonateNZ
  Suggests options for passing on unwanted household goods which will support the local community and help save the environment. Includes links to community news, events, competitions and re-use tips and ideas.
  
  
• E-newsletter / BusinessCare
  E-newsletter is published by BusinessCare National Trust. It provides information on how to minimise waste from businesses. Issues are available in full-text.
  
  
• Earth Building Association of New Zealand Inc. : --promoting the art and science of earth building
  Information about the EBANZ organisation, earth building information and standards, an online forum, events and courses, and downloadable articles.
  
  
• Earth sea & sky
  Part of Te Ara online encyclopedia of New Zealand, covering natural environment topics.
  
  
• Earthrace : 100% biodiesel, 100% carbon neutral
  The goal of Earthrace and skipper Pete Bethune is to set a new world record for a powerboat to circumnavigate the globe, running 100% renewable biodiesel fuel with a net zero carbon footprint. The site includes information about biofuel, updates on the race which began on 27 April 2008 and how to sponsor it.
  
  
• Earthsong Eco-Neighbourhood
  Earthsong Eco-Neighbourhood is an innovative urban housing development modelled on the principles of permaculture and cohousing. The project is located in Swanson Road, Waitakere City, New Zealand. This non-profit development combines rammed earth walls, eco-technologies and non-toxic materials.
  
  
• EBEX21 : tipu rākau : a New Zealand solution for green house gas measurement, management and mitigation
  Information about EBE X21 which is an integrated service that assists organisations to measure, manage and mitigate Co2 emissions.
  
  
• Ecobob
  Site developed to make eco friendly living easy. Provides users with an easy way of accessing information on environmentally friendly living such as profiles of eco houses, a listing of businesses providing eco living products and services, a range of information articles on eco living and an online community for people to share ideas and connect on eco living topics
  
  
• EcoClimate : integrated research on the economics of climate change impacts, adaptation and mitigation
  NIWA, Motu, Landcare Research/New Zealand Centre for Ecological Economics, Infometrics, AgResearch and GNS Science have formed a collaborative alliance, EcoClimate, to understand and model the economics of climate change impacts, adaptation and mitigation for New Zealand. Brings together top-level experience in fields such as climatology, ecology, agriculture, and economics.
  
  
• ECOlink : newsletter for members and friends
  Published by Environment & Conservation Organisations of New Zealand (ECO) for the Friends of ECO, and covers issues relating to conservation and the environment in New Zealand. Issues are available in full-text.
  
  
• Ecologic : pathways to sustainability
  Information on the Ecologic Foundation, sustainable development initiatives, publications and suggestions on how to move to sustainable living.
  
  
• Ecological society newsletter
  Ecological Society Newsletter is published by New Zealand Ecological Society and contains information on the Society and articles on ecology and conservation. Issues available in full-text.
  
  
• Ecology, Conservation and Biodiversity Research Group
  An inter-departmental group of researchers and teachers at Otago University who share a common interest in ecology. The site provides information on research projects, departments and staff, and workshops and seminars. It also gives staff and student access to data on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases.
  
  
• EcoMatters Environment Trust
  
  
• EcoWater Solutions : Waitakere's three waters
  A business unit of the Waitakere City Council dedicated to the mangagement of the city's assets and services relating to the "three waters": water supply, waste water and storm water. Provides background information for the public, teaching resources for schools and tips for reducing water use.
  
  
• eDay : clean up NZ's e-waste.
  Site of eday, a nation wide drive-through recycling event which gives the public an opportunity to dispose of old computers or mobile phones in an environmentally sustainable way. Includes information on electronic waste and how it should be disposed of.
  
  
• Endpoint : newsletter of the Australasian Society for Ecotoxicology
  Newsletter of the Australasian Society for Ecotoxicology (ASE), covering news and issues relating to the field of ecotoxicology. Issues available in full-text.
  
  
• Energy intensive businesses
  Information about cash grants provided by EECA through the EIB project to help energy intensive businesses adopt energy saving technologies. Includes case studies of companies who have already received grants.
  
  
• Energy wise
  Tips and strategies compiled by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority to help people reduce energy consumption.
  
  
• Energywatch : the newsletter of the Sustainable Energy Forum
  EnergyWatch is published by the Sustainable Energy Forum. It discusses issues concerning the promotion and use of energy for economic, environmental and societal sustainability. All issues from no. 14 are available in full-text.
  
  
• Environment and Conservation Organisations of Aotearoa New Zealand
  ECO is a network of organisations with a concern for conservation and the environment. News, events and links to member groups.
  
  
• Environment Bay of Plenty : your regional council
  Information about the Council and the Bay of Plenty region, including council publications, civil defence, transportation, resource consents, environmental education.
  
  
• Environment Canterbury
  Information about Canterbury's regional council and the services it provides, including plans, policies, reports, and resource consent information. Includes general information about the local environment, and weather forecasts.
  
  
• Environment Court
  The Environment Court is a court of record consisting of Environment Judges (who are also District Court Judges) and Environment Commissioners. About the Court, the registry, and the schedule of sittings. A brief description of alternative dispute resolution is included, and links to relevant sites.
  
  
• Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand
  EIANZ is the association of professional environmental practitioners. Includes policy documents, employment service and information about certification and insurance.
  
  
• Environment Network Manawatu
  Umbrella organisation for environmental groups in the Manawatu area. Supports initiatives such as biodiversity, amenity and sustainable living.
  
  
• Environment Southland = Te Taiao Tonga
  Southland Regional Council site, information about the council and their work in managing the natural resources of the region. Publications available online.
  
  
• Environment Waikato Regional Council
  Information about the Council, rates, environmental education and other local environmental issues. Includes news and events and downloadable policy and planning documents.
  
  
• Environment, Society and Design
  Environment, Society and Design Division at Lincoln University. Outlines teaching activities and postgraduate programme. Details of the divisional and group research programmes, the roles and current membership of the division's research committee.
  
  
• Environmental Choice New Zealand
  Environmental Choice is the official environmental labelling programme. Looks at how to improve the quality of the environment by encouraging more sustainable processes through e.g. the design, production, marketing, and use of products which have a reduced environment impact during their entire life cycle.
  
  
• Environmental Defence Society
  EDS is a New Zealand based environmental advocacy organisation. Its ethos is to operate through the formal planning arenas looking for opportunities to take and support cases which have the potential to establish precedents in sustainable environmental management. The site provides information about the Society; environmental opinion and news items; and links to relevant sites.
  
  
• Environmental Monitoring & Action Project : [newsletter]
  These newsletters provide information of EMAP activity throughout New Zealand. Each issue includes curriculum links, case studies, resource contacts and project ideas. Issues available in full-text.
  
  
• Environmental Monitoring and Action Project
  EMAP is the combined delivery of the GLOBE programme and the National Waterways Project. Site provides links to these projects, case studies of recent activities, online newsletters and resources for schools.
  
  
• Environmental Risk Management Authority : ERMA New Zealand = Ngā Kaiwhakatūpato Whakararu Taiao
  Information about the autonomous Crown entity which makes decisions on applications to introduce hazardous substances (HS) or new organisms (NO) including genetically modified organisms (GMOs). A special committee, Nga Kaihautu Tikanga Taiao, provides input on Māori perspectives. Includes a register of all past and present applications and decisions.
  
  
• Environmental statistics
  Environmental Statistics provides an update on developments and releases of environmental statistics from Statistics New Zealand. All issues are available in full-text.
  
  
• Enviroschools : learning for a sustainable future
  Promotes environmental education and sustainable schools. Details on the programme and how schools can join. Includes news, resources and calendar of upcoming events.
  
  
• Envirosouth : Environment Southland news
  Environment Southland newsletter. Issues available in full-text.
  
  
• FBRC : Forest Biosecurity Research Council
  Presents objectives, research programmes, reports and publications of the Forest Biosecurity Research Council.
  
  
• Flexible Land Use Alliance
  The alliance represents key players in New Zealand's primary industries and aims to ensure continued language flexibility if a New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) is introduced. Details of members; background to the debate; proposals and recommendations.
  
  
• Footnotes : news and information about the Department of Conservation in Wellington Conservancy
  Footnotes is an occasional newsletter from the Department of Conservation. Reports news and conservation happenings around the Wellington Conservancy (Poneke, Kapiti, Wairarapa and the Chatham Islands). Issues available in PDF format.
  
  
• Forest & Bird : welcome to the Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand Inc
  Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand is a conservation organisation founded in 1923. It works for the protection of native forests, threatened species, marine heritage and other environmental issues.
  
  
• Forest & Bird magazines
  An introduction to the Society and how to subscribe to membership and the magazine. Links to magazine articles from issues 1996.
  
  
• Forests of life
  An inquiry-based, ICT focussed programme, in which students collectively or individually undertake their own research into forest science, environment, and plant and animal conservation. Supported by the Ministry of Education.
  
  
• Friends of Mana Island
  The structure, and projects, and activities of the society, which was formed with the main objective of supporting the Department of Conservation's restoration plan for Mana Island. Includes their newsletter, a description of the history and ecology of Mana Island, and opportunities for volunteer involvement.
  
  
• Gateway Antarctica : Centre for Antarctic Studies and Research
  Website for information on Antarctic research from the Centre for Antarctic Studies in the University of Canterbury. Includes staff and course information. Has links to about 30 other Antartic information sites.
  
  
• GE free food guide : your guide to avoiding genetically engineered food
  Database of food product brands sold in New Zealand. All are given a classification according to the manufacturer's GE policy. You can browse through 'virtual' supermarket aisles, or use a shopping list generator to create your own personalised guide to print off and take to the supermarket.
  
  
• GE Free Northland (In Food and Environment)
  Provides local and national news and issues about genetically modified foods, and how it effects the environment.
  
  
• GE-Free New Zealand in food and environment (RAGE inc)
  Provides information about local, national and international developments concerning genetic engineering. Includes a database of foods showing their GE status, a newsletter and news items. Previously RAGE - Revolt Against Genetic Engineering.
  
  
• Generation Isl[a]nd
  Interactive games, images, and resources relating to electricity generation and conservation for Year 7 and 8 students and their teachers.
  
  
• Geomarine Research
  Geomarine Research specialises in the study of modern foraminifera in the marine environment around New Zealand and the South-west Pacific, and the use of fossil foraminifera in environmental and geological research. Publications available online.
  
  
• Giant Experiment : the information resource for genetic engineering in New Zealand
  Concerned with keeping New Zealanders informed about developments in genetic engineering enable New Zealanders to participate in the GE debate. The site has news and articles about GE issues.
  
  
• Greater Wellington Regional Council
  Includes reports and plans, information about activities in the council's areas of responsibility, news and events, and detailed information about regional parks in the region.
  
  
• Green office guide
  Information on building a business case for an environmentally friendly office ; practical tips, and a directory of environmentally friendly services, supplies, and information providers.
  
  
• Greenfleet
  A practical programme which enables New Zealand businesses to do something towards reducing the impacts of their vehicle fleet on our environment and people.
  
  
• Greenhouse Policy Coalition
  The Greenhouse Policy Coalition provides a forum to coordinate the participation of New Zealand's major employers in the domestic and international greenhouse policy debate. Information on greenhouse gas emmission and other associated environmental issues in New Zealand is provided.
  
  
• Greening the screen : a practical environmental toolkit for the screen production industry
  Environmentally sustainable tips and information for the screen production industry ; news, downloadable resources, and case studies.
  
  
• GreenPages
  A directory of organisations active in the areas of conservation and environmental protection, education, and restoration in Aotearoa/New Zealand.
  
  
• Greenpeace New Zealand
  The Greenpeace New Zealand site features its actions, press releases and petitions.
  
  
• Hawke's Bay Regional Council : safeguarding your environment = Kaitiaki tuku iho
  Profiles the work of the HBRC, and provides information about environmental issues and monitoring in the region. Includes news, online publications, and environmental education resources.
  
  
• Hazmobile : Hazardous household waste mobile collection
  Information about the Auckland region mobile household hazardous waste collection and links to hazardous waste management information.
  
  
• Institute of Natural Resources
  The mission of the Massey University's Institute of Natural Resources (INR) is: To advance knowledge of biophysical systems and understanding of their management, to enable sustainable production and conservation of natural resources. The web site provides a profile of INR and information on staff, courses and research.
  
  
• Integrated Catchment Management for the Motueka River
  
  
• Integrated Research for Aquifer Protection
  A collaborative research project to understand the big picture of water quality from the plant to the aquifer. Crop & Food Research, AgResearch, Dexcel, Landcare Research, ESR, Lincoln Environmental, Aqualinc and Environment Canterbury are behind the Integrated Research for Aquifer Protection (IRAP) project.
  
  
• International Global Change Institute (IGCI) = Te Wanaga o nga Rere Ketanga-a-Taio : the University of Waikato, New Zealand
  The International Global Change Institute is an independent unit within the University of Waikato, with a focus on the human dimensions of global environmental change. In addition to information about the Institute, the web site provides information about staff expertise, projects, modelling, training, and the higher degrees programme. It also includes a publications list, and links to relevant sites.
  
  
• Isaac Centre for Nature Conservation
  The ICNC is based at Lincoln University and supports research, teaching and vocational training in nature conservation. Includes details of the Centre's projects and abstracts of its reports.
  
  
• Island Bay Marine Education Centre
  Information about the Centre and its programmes for children, including the Octopus Club. Includes news, activities, and information about the ocean and marine species.
  
  
• Journal of New Zealand birds
  News and articles about birds and the environment, covers New Zealand and overseas.
  
  
• Kākāpō Recovery Programme
  Information about the Kākāpō and the conservation programme to save this endangered native bird species.
  
  
• Kaipatiki.org.nz
  The Kaipatiki Ecological Restoration Project is a community-based group of people in Auckland, New Zealand, who are restoring the Kaipatiki Stream and its forest margins by ridding it of plant and animal pests while encouraging natural regeneration to take place. KERP offers a wide range of environmental education programmes and short sessions for schools and the public. The site includes monthly newsletter and progress reports.
  
  
• Kararehe kino = Vertebrate pest research
  Kararehe Kino is published by Landcare Research. This newsletter details in-house research undertaken by Landcare Research on vertebrate pest management. Issues are available in full-text.
  
  
• Karori Wildlife Sanctuary
  Information about the Sanctuary and its restoration, including current and past research projects, events, and educational programmes.
  
  
• Kermadec Islands Marine Reserve
  The geography, geology, ecology, history and diving opportunities of the Kermadec Islands.
  
  
• Kermadec
  New Zealand's largest marine reserve.
  
  
• Kiwi Conservation Club
  The Kiwi Conservation Club is a Forest and Bird project for children. The web site includes full text fact sheets on native animals, plants and conservation issues. Resources for teachers are also available.
  
  
• Kokako recovery
  Provides information about the native bird species the kakapo and the kokako recovery programme which involves two main partners - the Department of Conservation and the Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society. Includes 'North Island kokako recovery plan, 1999-2009' in full-text.
  
  
• Kore Para Aotearoa
  A nation wide project to help develop sustainable Māori Kaitiaki (guardianship) of New Zealand's natural resources.
  
  
• Kyoto Forestry Association : New Zealand Kyoto Forestry Association
  About KFA,a not for profit organisation formed to represent forest owners. Includes news and faqs.
  
  
• LakesWater Quality Society
  Community organisation focused on improving water quality in the Rotorua Lakes by fostering research and education on lakes issues, and working with local and central government and community groups on restoring the lakes to health. Website includes information about the society and links to information about the Rotorua Lakes.
  
  
• Learning for sustainability
  LfS is a site that provides links to online information resources on the environment, sustainable development and health. It also provides information on job and volunteering opportunites in these areas.
  
  
• Māori
  Examines how the Department of Conservation works with iwi and hapu.
  
  
• MAF RM update / Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry = Te Manatu Ahuwhenua, Ngaherehere
  MAF RM Update is published by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, and includes information, analysis, and advice on resource management (RM) issues affecting the land-based sectors and related industries.
  
  
• Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research
  A crown research institute that focuses on management of land resources for conservation and for primary production. Includes access to databases about animals, fungi, plants and soils and the land; educational resources; publications and information on the main areas of current research.
  
  
• Manaaki Whenua Press : New Zealand natural history and science bookstore
  Part of the Landcare Research site. Manaaki Whenua Press publish books on New Zealand biological and earth sciences, as well as offering natural history titles produced by other local publishers. Provides geographical and organisational setting for the Press, including map. Catalogue of titles available as well as links to Landcare Library and complete list of publications avilable (as Word document). Electronic mailing list and information on ordering either via Internet, bookshops or using contact details provided. List of new publications including abstracts and cost. Links to Landcare Research.
  
  
• Manawa : coordinating Auckland's conservation groups
  Directory of conservation and environmental care groups in the Auckland region. Web and e-mail addresses; synopses of each group's work; calendar of events; shared documents and forum.
  
  
• Maritime New Zealand
  A crown entity, the former Maritime Safety Authority. Which undertakes activities that promote the maritime environment and provide effective marine pollution prevention and an effective marine oil pollution response system. In addition to information about the MSA, the site provides information on seagoing qualifications, legislation and rules development, search and rescue, ship registration, ship inspections, maritime radio, ship safety management, recreational boating safety, safety equipment approvals, accidents and incidents, lighthouses, and dangerous goods. Publications are available.
  
  
• Martha Mine
  Information about the history, geology, and activities of the Martha Mine. Includes educational resources for schools.
  
  
• Matakohe Limestone Island
  Site featuring information about the scenic reserve Matakohe Island, includes newsletter, events and geographical information.
  
  
• Maungatautari Ecological Island Trust : [newsletter]
  Newsletter of the Maungatautari Ecological Island Trust, who aim to restore the ecology of Maungatautari, a forested volcanic cone near Cambridge. Issues are available in full-text.
  
  
• Maungatautari Ecological Island Trust
  Information in eradicating introduced mammalian pests and predators from Maungatautari, near Cambridge, and restoring the forest to a healthy diversity of indigenous plants and animals.
  
  
• Maximising recovery
  Advice and services for New Zealand industry to help meet demands for more sustainable and commercially driven waste solutions. Includes link to the RAWNZ (Recycling and Waste New Zealand) online discussion group.
  
  
• Meteorological Society of New Zealand
  The society encourages an interest in the atmosphere, weather, and climate particularly as related to the New Zealand region. Includes information on aims, goals, activities, membership and subscription details, constitution and list of honorary members. Features recent news and events of interest. Includes index to Weather and climate journal.
  
  
• Metrowater
  Auckland's water and wastewater utility company.
  
  
• Ministry for the Environment New Zealand
  Includes information about the ministry; environmental issues and laws; environmental management and monitoring the state of the environment. Online publications and children's section.
  
  
• Miranda Naturalists' Trust : Miranda Shorebird Centre
  Information and education centre located on the Firth of Thames, an area with coastal wetlands of international significance. Includes information about some of the common shorebird species found in the area and a list of recent sightings.
  
  
• Moehau Environment Group
  MEG is an organisation dedicated to the protection of the natural environment of the Northern Coromandel Peninsula. Website includes information about the group's projects and activities, and newsletters and resources.
  
  
• Motuihe Island is a special place = with your help as a friend of Motuihe it can become truly outstanding
  Motuihe Island its history, flora, fauna & geology and the work of the Motuihe Trust.
  
  
• Motutapu Restoration Trust : restoring Motutapu Island for all New Zealanders
  The Trust aims to restore the cultural and natural landscape of Motutapu, Sacred Island (a recreation reserve in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park). Includes map, history and information for tourists and Motutapu Restoration Project volunteers.
  
  
• Nandor.net.nz
  Personal site of New Zealand Green MP Nandor Tánczos. Outlines his philosophy of life and political policies. Includes transcripts of speeches and video and audio clips.
  
  
• National Aquatic Biodiversity Information System : NABIS
  About NABIS, a website mapping application used to help manage New Zealand's marine biodiversity environment.
  
  
• National Centre for Advanced Bio-Protection Technologies
  The Centre at Lincoln University pursues multidisciplinary research and development to meet the biosecurity and pest management needs of New Zealand's plant based primary industries and natural ecosystems. Describes the themes, projects and topics under study, and reports on their progress. Also acts as a point of contact for those involved in New Zealand's bio-protection research and with strong links to agri-businesses and international research.
  
  
• National Centre for Aquatic Biodiversity & Biosecurity
  The NCABB was formed by NIWA to facilitate access to information on freshwater and marine biodiversity and biosecurity. Provides access to the New Zealand freshwater fish database, identification guides, habitat surveys and many other resources, including the NCABB newsletter, Aquatic biodiversity & biosecurity update.
  
  
• National Centre for Climate-Energy Solutions
  The NCCES has been established by NIWA to facilitate access to information about renewable energy, energy efficiency, greenhouse gas reductions and reducing the environmental impacts of energy use. Includes news and background articles, the Residential Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Calculator, a database of greenhouse gas emissions information, and the NCCES newsletter Climate-energy matters.
  
  
• National Centre for Fisheries & Aquaculture
  The NCFA has been established by NIWA to facilitate access to information about fisheries and aquaculture planning, development and management. Includes aquaculture assessment reports and access to Fisheries & Aquaculture update (newsletter).
  
  
• National Centre for Water Resources
  The NCWR has been established by NIWA to facilitate access to information about river, lake, and groundwater conditions across New Zealand including water quantity and quality, as well as access to new technology and management tools. Includes maps, information about flood forecasting, and access to Water resources update (newsletter).
  
  
• National Climate Centre
  The NCC provides regular public information on current climate conditions across New Zealand including soil moisture and river flows, and outlooks for coming seasons. Includes the newsletters Climate update, and Island climate update, and information about climate mapping and climate change.
  
  
• National Possum Control Agencies
  About New Zealand possum control industry, with focus on NPCA information. Includes list of publications.
  
  
• National Waterways Project
  Project established to provide high quality water monitoring activities to schools for use in their local rivers, streams and lakes. Provides information about school projects, and resources for students and teachers. Includes newsletter: A drop of news.
  
  
• National Wetland Trust of New Zealand
  Information about the National Wetland Trust and wetlands in New Zealand.
  
  
• Native Forest Action
  An action group formed to stop the logging of West Coast native forests by Timberlands West Coast. The site provides information on which forests are being logged; the West Coast Accord; conservation and West Coast jobs; facts and fallacies; and the beech scheme. It also includes a map, press releases and a slide show.
  
  
• Native Freshwater Fish Society of New Zealand
  Provides information on the Native Freshwater Fish Society of New Zealand, its constitution and its journal Icthyofile.
  
  
• Natural Hazards Centre
  The natural hazards information centre provides a single point of contact for the latest research, resources, and scientific expertise. Covers the major natural hazards in New Zealand; earthquakes, tsunami, floods, storms, landslides, coastal flooding and waves, coastal erosian and volcanoes.
  
  
• Natural Products NZ
  Promotes New Zealand as a source of quality natural products. Includes a directory of members and products.
  
  
• Natural Step : the Natural Step Environment Foundation Aotearoa New Zealand
  The Natural Step (TNS) is an international non-profit environmental education organization working to build an ecologically, economically and socially sustainable society. The site outlines the activities of the Natural Step in NZ, referring to the NZ companies taking part in the Pathfinder programme. Resources include an online newsletter.
  
  
• Natureandco.com in New Zealand
  The site is divided into six main sections: land & wildlife; travel & adventure; the NZ Nature Store; conservation; people of the land; and a news archive. There are also links to information on the weather, snow, tides, earthquakes and volcanic activity.
  
  
• Naturespace New Zealand
  The site includes information on: issues in NZ nature conservation; indigenous species; conservation management; natural forces; legislation; the jargon of the nature conservationist in NZ; and sources of funding for nature conservation. The site also provides a book list and links to relevant sites, including sites for children.
  
  
• New Zealand : 4 million careful owners
  Provides information on the New Zealand environment, and resources to enable the public to participate in its improvement. Includes information for children and teachers, and online publications.
  
  
• New Zealand Association for Environmental Education : promoting environmental education in New Zealand
  NZAEE provides a network and framework to promote environmental education initiatives in New Zealand. Details of current programmes and resources available, includes newsletter.
  
  
• New Zealand Association of Resource Management
  NZARM promotes good practice, competence, and ethics in resource management, and encourages awareness of the nature and value of resource management.
  
  
• New Zealand brown teal recovery : working together to conserve, protect and enhance brown teal
  Information about New Zealand's critically endangered brown teal, what is being done to help conserve and manage it, and who is involved.
  
  
• New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development
  NZBCSD provides business leadership as a catalyst for change toward sustainable development and promotes eco-efficiency, innovation, and responsible entrepreneurship. Site provides information about the council, its projects, and public events. Includes news and online resources.
  
  
• New Zealand Centre for Ecological Economics (NZCEE) website
  A joint project between Massey University and Landcare Research which conducts policy-relevant research at the interface of economics and ecology. Details of expertise and services they provide; research projects and recent staff publications (some with links).
  
  
• New Zealand Centre for Environmental Law, the University of Auckland = Te Whare Wānanga o Tāmaki Makaurau
  The NZCEL was created to build on the University of Auckland, Faculty of Law's expertise in the area of environmental law and resource management law. Information about NZCEL and its staff, listing of environmental law courses, New Zealand environmental law resources and information about the New Zealand Journal of Environmental Law.
  
  
• New Zealand Climate Committee
  The New Zealand Climate Committee was established in 1988 to assess the present state of knowledge of climate science, of climate variability on all time scales and of current and future climate impacts for the New Zealand region (climate change), and to encourage communication and collaboration between climate researchers and dialogue between climate scientists and users of climate information. The site provides a list a members; the terms of reference; full text of the New Zealand Climate Report; and a report on the international CLIVAR conference.
  
  
• New Zealand Coastal Society
  Promotes sustainable management of the coastal environment and provides a forum for discussion. Includes events calendar & Pdf versions of newsletter.
  
  
• New Zealand Conservancy Trust
  The New Zealand Conservancy Trust is a non profit organisation set up to promote environmental education and to work towards sustainable ways of living. This site provides information on the permaculture courses, the Permaculture Design Certificate, study opportunities and internships. It also includes instructions on how to build a compost toilet.
  
  
• New Zealand Conservation Management Group Inc. : CMaG
  The site includes information on environmental issues in NZ, nature conservation, indigenous species, conservation management, natural forces, legislation, and sources of funding for nature conservation. It also provides a book list and links to relevant sites, including sites for children.
  
  
• New Zealand Ecological Restoration Network
  The site provides information about NZERN; membership services; regional representatives; the advisory panel; and special projects. Articles about NZERN, and some issues of the newsletter, Bush Telegraph, are available in full text.
  
  
• New Zealand Ecological Society (Inc.)
  NZES was formed to promote the study of ecology and the application of ecological knowledge in all aspects. The web site provides information about the Society, membership, meetings and awards and prizes.
  
  
• New Zealand falcon
  'Falcons for grapes' is a conservation programme for New Zealand falcons, which aims to establish breeding pairs in safe nest sites in vineyards, and reduce the damage done by pest birds.
  
  
• New Zealand geographic
  Covers all aspects of New Zealand history and geography including its wildlife, natural heritage, people, science and culture. Also examines subjects relating to the islands of the South Pacific and Antarctica. Site features the covers of all issues from 58 and abridged versions of selected articles.
  
  
• New Zealand Hydrological Society
  Information about the society which furthers the science of hydrology and its application to the understanding and management of New Zealand's water resources. Site includes a water information directory of information on surface and groundwater, water quality, quanity, water levels, flows, rainfall and ecology in New Zealand; hydrology thesis database; details of grants and awards and back issues of the Journal of hydrology for download.
  
  
• New Zealand journal of ecology
  Peer-reviewed journal publishing ecological research relevant to New Zealand/Aotearoa and the South Pacific. All issues available in full-text.
  
  
• New Zealand National Parks & Conservation Foundation
  A charitable trust that promotes and supports conservation and protection of New Zealand's natural heritage.
  
  
• New Zealand Native Forests Restoration Trust
  Information about the Trust and its activities. Link to the newsletter Canopy.
  
  
• New Zealand oceans policy
  Information about the developing of the oceans policy, which is open to individual involvement. The site includes an extensive number of publications.
  
  
• New Zealand organic register
  An online directory of over 1000 organic products and services available in New Zealand.
  
  
• New Zealand penguins
  Provides information on New Zealand species of penguin, including conservation, research, events, webcams and games.
  
  
• New Zealand Planning Institute
  The NZPI is the professional body for planners, resource managers and environmental practitioners in New Zealand. It aims to promote excellence in the planning of the use of the human and natural environment, resources and in public and private decision making. The Institute has entry standards and promotes training and education. The site contains information on: activities, objectives, standards publications and action programmes.
  
  
• New Zealand Plant Conservation Network
  Aims to promote indigenous plant conservation in New Zealand and protect and restore New Zealand's indigenous plant life and their natural habitats and associate specis. Includes threatened plants index and database of plant information with images.
  
  
• New Zealand Plant Protection Society (Inc)
  NZPPS aims to pool and exchange information on the biology of weeds, invertebrate and vertebrate pests, pathogens and beneficial organisms and methods for modifying their effects. Society's news, membership, scholarships, publications, conferences including online proceedings.
  
  
• New Zealand plant protection
  New Zealand Plant Protection is the journal of the New Zealand Plant Protection Society. It contains original research papers on the biology of weeds, invertebrate and vertebrate pests, pathogens and beneficial organisms and on methods for modifying their effects. All papers published in the journal are presented at the Society's annual conference. Issues available in full-text.
  
  
• New Zealand Sea Lion Trust : protection, conservation, education
  Information about Hooker's sea lion and the work of the New Zealand Sea Lion Trust to protect this threatened species. Includes a summary of sea lion research.
  
  
• New Zealand Society for Risk Management Inc.
  The purpose of the Society is to improve the knowledge and practice of risk management in New Zealand. In addition to information about the Society, the site provides information about dealing with risk, risk management networks and legislation. Online newsletters are available.
  
  
• New Zealand soils portal
  Descriptive information, maps, and database information about New Zealand soils. Includes access to Landcare soils databases: National Soils Database, Fundamental Soils Layers, New Zealand Land Resource Inventory, and Digital Soil Surveys.
  
  
• New Zealand Sub-Antarctic Islands
  World Heritage site information. The islands are: The Snares, Bounty Islands, Antipodes Islands, Auckland Islands, and Campbell Islands.
  
  
• New Zealand Trust for Conservation Volunteers
  Supports and maintains registers of conservation projects and volunteers.
  
  
• New Zealand waste exchanges
  Directory of waste exchanges in New Zealand.
  
  
• New Zealand Water & Wastes Association
  The NZWWA is a non-profit technical and educational organisation which provides a neutral forum where all viewpoints of environmental management issues can receive consideration. It promotes environmental responsibility and provides technical and managerial leadership in the fields of water and wastes management. Information about the association, its membership and sub-groups is included on the site. Publications, conferences, and seminars are listed, and there is a discussion forum. Links to water and environmental sites, and job vacancies are included.
  
  
• New Zealand Whale and Dolphin Trust : a non-profit organisation dedicated to research and conservation
  Information about the trust, trustees, projects, research and colour photographs are included.
  
  
• New Zealand's climate change solutions
  Information and publications about the Ministry of the Environment's climate change policies and objectives.
  
  
• New Zealand's independent organisation on landcare, sustainable management & biodiversity
  The site of NZ Landcare Trust. Features: information and resources for community groups, publications, a plants and weeds database, and a database of organisations involved in sustainable land management.
  
  
• Newsletter / Ark in the Park
  Newsletter of Ark in the Park, a Forest and Bird restoration project in the northern Waitakere Ranges, Auckland. Issues are available in full-text.
  
  
• Ngunguru Sandspit Protection Society Incorporated
  An outline of the current situation and includes history of Ngunguru sandspit and articles about the area. The society aims to raise awareness of the unique natural and historic importance of the site and get protection for Ngunguru and Whakairiora the mountain that looks down on it.
  
  
• NIWA Science
  National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research, Science Division. Includes information about atmosphere and climate, freshwater, coasts and oceans, New Zealand's aquatic biosecurity and biodiversity, fisheries, aquaculture and biotechnology.
  
  
• Northland Regional Council
  The Northland Regional Council has eight elected representatives, with offices in Whangarei, Kaitaia, Dargaville and Opua. The site outlines the council's activities which are primarily concerned with environmental protection, but also include civil defence and transport. Includes a section for schools and online publications.
  
  
• Nuclear Free Seas Flotilla
  A loose federation of international seafarers who oppose nuclear bomb tests, nuclear fuel transport and use, nuclear pollution and nuclear waste. Site contains information and images of the flotilla along with information about plutonium and MOX.
  
  
• NZ journal of environmental law
  New Zealand Journal of Environmental Law (NZJEL) is published by the New Zealand Centre for Environmental Law at the University of Auckland. Articles focus on environmental and natural resources law, while case-notes, legislation notes, and book reviews are also included. Abstracts of articles from each issue are available.
  
  
• Okarito Community Association Inc.
  Outlines threats to the Okarito environment from developers and provides information about the locality and community.
  
  
• Open space : the magazine of the Queen Elizabeth II National Trust / QE II National Trust
  Open Space contains feature articles on open space covenants, land management, conservation and biodiversity issues. Issues are available in full-text.
  
  
• Organic explorer : green travel guide to New Zealand
  An online guide to eco-accommodation, organic cafes, food supplies, Māori cultural tourism, and environmental tourism activities.
  
  
• Otago Peninsula, New Zealand
  Brief information on the Royal Albatross Colony and its breeding cycle. Also includes information on Fort Taiaroa.
  
  
• Otago Regional Council
  Activities of the ORC, and information about land area, population, events, plans and districts within the Otago region. Includes profiles of councillors, committees and management structure and downloadable reports.
  
  
• Our chance to turn the tide = Whakakōhukihukitia te tai roroku ki te tai oranga
  About New Zealand's native biodiversity, what is being done to help conserve and manage it, and who is involved. Details of initiatives under the New Zealand Biodiversity Strategy. Includes publications; downloads and advice on how to get involved.
  
  
• Pūtara
  Te Pūtara, published by ERMA, provides information on Māori participation in the environmental risk management process. All issues are available in full-text.
  
  
• Pacific Institute of Resource Management
  PIRM site, an organisation dedicated to sustainable use of the earth's resources.
  
  
• Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment = Te Kaitiaki Taiao a Te Whare Pāremata
  PCE's role and function are outlined, includes information about current projects and online reports and publications.
  
  
• Permaculture Institute of New Zealand
  The Permaculture Institute of New Zealand is an organisation promoting organic cultivation. The website povides information on permaculture as well as links to local and foreign organic growing sites and other activities.
  
  
• Perspective : newsletter of the Environmental Risk Management Authority Ngā Kaiwhakatūpato Whakararu Taiao / ERMA New Zealand
  Perspective is the newsletter of the Environmental Risk Management Authority (ERMA New Zealand), and provides news of the Authority and of related issues. All issues are available in full-text.
  
  
• Pipeline : a newsletter brought to you by New Zealand Water & Wastes Association
  Pipeline is published by the New Zealand Water & Wastes Association (NZWWA) and contains items of interest in the fields of water and wastes management. Issues from July 2006 onwards are available in full-text.
  
  
• Pohutakawa Trust New Zealand
  The Trust was founded in 1992 with the purpose of restoring the ecology of Kawau Island and returning the land to a state of sustainable land use. Website includes the history of Kawau Island and the Trust, and information about the Island's ecosystems and ecological problems.
  
  
• Project Crimson
  Charitable trust that aims to protect New Zealand's endangered pohutukawa and rata trees. Information about Project Crimson and the pohutukawa and rata, New Zealand wide walks (Project Crimson trails), funded projects, and events, a bibliography on pohutukawa and rata, and online resources.
  
  
• Project Jonah : Project Jonah Whale Rescue Inc
  Outlines the aims and objectives of Project Jonah, looks at whale and dolphin rescues and provides information on their marine mammal medic training, along with resources for schools.
  
  
• Pukaha Mount Bruce
  Mt Bruce Forest was established for the protection and management of native birds. About the park and the programmes and tours it runs, includes information about, and photographs of, New Zealand birds.
  
  
• Quality planning : the RMA planning resource
  For council practitioners and consultant planners, environmental managers and others involved in the plan preparation process under the Resource Management Act. To promote best practice by sharing knowledge about policy and plan development under the RMA. Includes the QP Library of resource documents, a council plans database, and planning legislation.
  
  
• Queen Elizabeth II National Trust for open space in New Zealand
  One of the National Trust's principal functions is to protect privately owned areas of open space, without jeopardising the rights of ownership. Information about the Trust, places to visit and events. Includes the magazine 'Open space' in PDF format.
  
  
• Rangitoto Island Historic Conservation Trust : www.rangitoto.org
  Contains current and historical information about Rangitoto Island and the work of the Trust which aims to conserve the historic bach communities on the island.
  
  
• Reduce your rubbish
  Campaign co-ordinated by the Ministry for the Environment in partnership with regional councils. Site looks at various types of rubbish produced at home and office and gives suggestions for recycling or avoiding creating rubbish.
  
  
• Regional Science Association International, Australia and New Zealand Section Inc.
  ANZRSAI Inc. is part of an international association concerned with all the aspects of regional analysis and development. site includes conference information, publications and FAQs.
  
  
• Reintroduction Specialist Group Oceania Section
  Extensive information on the reintroduction of endangered species in New Zealand, Australia, and the South Pacific, including contact people, reintroduction projects, procedures and guidelines, and publications.
  
  
• Resource management act for the community
  Contains information to assist people and community groups to more effectively participate in processes under the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA).
  
  
• Resource management journal : official journal of the Resource Management Law Association of New Zealand Inc
  The Resource Management Journal is published by the Resource Management Law Association of New Zealand. It provides up-to-date articles on resource management issues (mainly from members), and is designed to keep members advised of current law and practice on all aspects of resource management matters. All issues are available in full-text.
  
  
• Resource Management Law Association of New Zealand Inc.
  Information about the Association and its membership is provided, along with access to Association publications and submissions and links to environmental and resource management related sites.
  
  
• Resources site for sustainable living
  Site developed by local councils across New Zealand. Contains information to encourage people to minimise their impact on the environment. Includes background information and resources for practical action in the areas of energy efficiency, waste minimisation, water use, gardening, shopping strategies and travel.
  
  
• Rimutaka Forest Park Trust
  Rimutaka Forest Park Charitable Trust is committed to protecting and restoring the flora and fauna in the Rimutaka Forest Park, which is situated in the Wellington region. The site includes news of the Trust's activites, a calendar of events and a photo gallery. Also contains online documents.
  
  
• Risk assessment for contaminated sites in New Zealand
  Provides a general description of risk assessment (RA) and its use on contaminated sites. Provides a general overview of RA for the non-specialist, but can also assist practitioners with guidance and references relevant to specific aspects of RA. A glossary of common terms is provided.
  
  
• RMA link
  Aims to make community participation in Resource Management Act processes more effective. Includes a database of information about resource management, a directory of environmental and community groups and information about writing submissions and how to access funding etc.
  
  
• Rodent Invasion Project
  The University of Auckland rodent invasion research group is focusing on the dynamics of rodent distribution and invasion throughout New Zealand and its offshore islands. The website includes a list of islands, a photo gallery of research on different islands, and links to research outputs and presentations.
  
  
• RONZ
  Recycling Operators of New Zealand promotes sound waste management systems. A guide to companies, organisations and operators involved in recycling and the recovered materials industry.
  
  
• Rubbish free year
  Site of Christchurch couple Matthew Luxon and Waveney Warth, who aim to live for a year without creating any household rubbish. Includes a rubbish free guide and ideas for recycling or avoiding creating rubbish. Also contains a blog detailing the experiences of the couple.
  
  
• Save Happy Valley!
  The Save Happy Valley Coalition was formed in response to the intention of Solid Energy to open an open-cast coal mine in Happy Valley in the Westland District. The site provides a record of the campaign to prevent this, and information and resources for involvement. Includes online resources and a blog.
  
  
• Seafriends
  The Seafriends organisation consists of three entities, the charitable foundation, the society and the corporation and is concerned with marine conservation and education. The site provides information on the marine environment, conservation issues, oceanography, underwater photography and a photo library. It includes school resources and links to related sites.
  
  
• SeaNet
  Provides access to information and organisations concerned with coastal, marine and oceans public policy processes and legislation for protection of marine resources. Includes a directory of people and organisations.
  
  
• Seaweed Association of New Zealand
  Provides information about SANZ; its objectives, members, events, and news. Also includes information about the uses of seaweed in New Zealand, regulation and environmental news, research reports, and seaweed recipes.
  
  
• Seaweek, 4-11 March 2007
  Seaweek aims to raise awareness of the coast and ocean and encourage all New Zealanders to help look after their local marine areas. Includes teaching resources, lists of Seaweek events, and ideas for community action.
  
  
• Sir Peter Blake Trust
  About the Trust and its work in the environmental awareness activities and leadership development areas.
  
  
• Smarter homes
  Information about designing or remodelling homes so that they are more environmentallly friendly, energy-efficient, warmer, dryer, and more affordable. Includes technical information, news, and case studies.
  
  
• Soil horizons
  A newsletter published by Landcare Research containing information about their work in soil related research. Issues are available in full text.
  
  
• SOPAC
  The SOPAC Secretariat's primary roles are to gather new data to assist member countries to assess their natural resources, and to build national capacities in the geosciences towards self sufficiency in the long term. The web site provides information on the Secretariat and its projects. Databases include a virtual library of online publications; aerial photographs; research vessels; SPOT images and press releases. An online newsletter is available.
  
  
• State of Southland's environment
  Report on the state of Southland's environment. It is the result of a collaboration between Environment Southland (the Southland Regional Council), the Southland Conservancy of the Department of Conservation Invercargill City Council, Southland District Council and Te Ao Marama Inc.
  
  
• Supporters of Tiritiri Matangi Inc. : official web site
  Tiritiri Matanga Island has been established as an island sanctuary for rare and endangered wildlife and plants. Offers visitor information (clothing, food requirements, ferry timetables), background information, including island history, wildlife & tree species. forms to aid funding for research and school visits, supporter information (joining info, membership, sponsors), newsletters (by email or mail), links, events (exhibitions) and MOU (memorandum of understanding) document.
  
  
• Sustain : New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development newsletter / New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development
  Sustain, published by the New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development, covers sustainable development news, issues and events. All issues are available in full-text.
  
  
• Sustainability Council of New Zealand
  A charitable trust with no political affiliations. It is pro science, supports GM research but believes New Zealand's status as a GM free food producer needs to be preserved for at least the next five years. News and publications.
  
  
• Sustainability.govt.nz
  Information about how to reduce your environmental impact and save money. Focuses on the main areas of rubbish, water, energy, building, transport and climate change.
  
  
• Sustainable Future : exploring a complex world
  A non-partisan, not-for-profit research organisation specialising in issues affecting New Zealand. Site has information about current New Zealand and global sustainability developments and policy analysis and research. Includes publications; reports and resources.
  
  
• Sustainable living : news and action across New Zealand
  Newsletter provides information about sustainable living, and the Sustainable Living Programme, a community-based education programme developed by New Zealand local councils. Issues available in full-text.
  
  
• Sustainable Management Fund : supporting the community, industry, iwi and local government in a wide range of practical environmental initiatives
  The SMF will help achieve the Government's environmental objectives and priorities by funding projects that provide outcomes with national benefit. Site has information on projects already funded and details on how to apply for funding.
  
  
• Sustainable Wanaka Charitable Trust
  Information for businesses and individuals wanting to operate in a more environmentally sustainable manner. Includes articles, surveys, and guidelines, oriented in particular towards the building and tourism industries. Includes information about the EcoKiwi service.
  
  
• Sustainable Wellington Net
  The mission of Sustainable Wellington Net is to utilise the communication and information sharing potential of the Internet to promote and facilitate ecologically sustainable development in Wellington. The site provides online resources; a directory of organisations; a green map of the Wellington region; links to people selling environmental services; environmentally friendly products, etc.; and information about campaigns.
  
  
• Taiao
  A newsletter published by Manaaki Whenua-Landcare Research detailing their research on the discovery, description, ecology and conservation of New Zealand's biodiversity. Issues are available in full text.
  
  
• Target Zero
  Information about Target Zero, a Christchurch City Council initiative helping businesses to become environmentally sustainable by improving resource efficiency, minimising waste and reducing the risk of harming the environment. Includes downloadable resources and guidelines for specific sectors of industry, case studies of local businesses, and an online newsletter.
  
  
• Taupo-nui-a-Tia 2020
  Describes 2020 Taupo-nui-a-Tia, a project to develop a strategy and action plan to protect Lake Taupo.
  
  
• Te Ohu Kaimoana
  The Treaty of Waitangi Fisheries Commission. Helps Māori develop the business of fishing. Reports, newsletter available.
  
  
• Te Puka Hereka (The Tied Anchor) : South West New Zealand Endangered Species Charitable Trust
  The Trust funds a sanctuary on Coal Island (Te Puka-Hereka) for rare and endangered species of flora and fauna. The site features news and updates of conservation projects happening on the island.
  
  
• TerraNature
  Website presents TerraNature Trust and Terra Nature Fund are charitable organisations working to conserve indigenous land and marine environments. Information includes environmental issues and New Zealand ecology and how to become a volunteer.
  
  
• TerraNova : not waste, just innovation
  Organisation set up by the Christchurch City Council to increase diversion of materials from the wastestream for reuse and recycling. Includes projects, products, research and online waste exchange.
  
  
• Three Streams : ecology action on a fringe-urban hillside : an example and teaching aid for sustainability and biodiversity
  Three Streams Arboretum administered by the North Shore City Council, features a combination of native bush and trees (native and exotic), on the Albany hill, North Shore City. Site includes a virtual tour; a history of the arboretum and ecological hints.
  
  
• Toi moana : Taupo-nui-a-Tia Management Board
  The work of the board which conserves and manages Lake Taupo. Includes reports.
  
  
• Toi te Taiao : the Bioethics Council
  Outlines the work of the Council, a ministerial advisory committee, which provides informed advice to the Government on the cultural, ethical and spiritual aspects of biotechnology. The Council's submissions on the Human Assisted Reproductive Technology ("HART") Bill and the New Organisms and Other Matters Bill, are available on the site.
  
  
• Treasures of the sea = Ngā taonga a tangaroa : a summary of biodiversity in the New Zealand marine ecoregion / Alison McDiarmid (editor)
  Reviews and summarises the major living species in New Zealand's marine environment.
  
  
• Trees for Canterbury : the Green Effect Trust = Te Roopu Kakariki
  TFC is a non profit organisation created to meet the Green Effect Trust's aims to grow, plant and give away predominantly native trees, combining conservation of the environment with helping the unemployed and disabled to develop new skills. Features their activities, products and newsletters.
  
  
• Tui time : a nature adventure with Tiaki tui = te haere maia o te ao tuturu ki a Tiaki tui
  Developed by the New Zealand Ecological Society, to encourage teachers to make greater use of ecological studies in their teaching to help students to learn about New Zealand's unique ecology. Includes interactive games and activities.
  
  
• UNEP/GRID Christchurch
  United Nations Environment Program/Global Resource Information Database-Christchurch,Part of a global network which collects, collates, manages, analyses and distributes environmental data and presents these as information products. Site has New Zealand, Pacific and Antarctic reports and information.
  
  
• Update / National Centre for Climate-Energy Solutions
  Published by NIWA's National Centre for Climate-Energy Solutions. Intended to help create new economic, social, and environmental opportunities for New Zealand by finding national, regional, and local solutions to issues associated with climate change and energy reform. All issues available in full-text.
  
  
• Wai Care : together for healthy waterways
  News and information about Wai Care, a community based water quality monitoring, education and action programme for community groups and schools in the Auckland region. Includes information about stream habitats, and testing and monitoring streams.
  
  
• Waikato Biodiversity Forum & Biodiversity Advice Waikato
  Biodiversity information and activities in the Waikato Region. Includes information about the forum and Biodiversity Advice Waikato, a service of the forum which provides free information and assistance about native plants and animals and other environmental issues.
  
  
• Waikato Catchment Ecological Enhancement Trust : taking steps to improve our ecological heritage
  A charitable trust which gives financial assistance to organisations and groups which are undertaking projects focused on the sustainable management, restoration and enhancement of the ecological resources in the Lake Taupo and Waikato River catchments. The Site provides information and instructions for applicants.
  
  
• Waitomo Glowworm Caves
  Information about the Waitomo cave experience, visitor information and online bookings.
  
  
• Waste Exchange
  A free not for profit organisation which operates in many parts of New Zealand. It enables the exchange of information resulting in the diversion of waste from landfill to reuse or recycling. Includes lists of waste available and registers of material available or wanted.
  
  
• Wastebusters Trust Canterbury
  Promotes sound waste management systems. Information on landfills, hazardous waste, environmental education and recycling.
  
  
• WasteMINZ
  The Waste Management Institute of New Zealand exists to promote sound waste management for the benefit of all New Zealanders. Their primary function is to act as a facilitator for the waste industry. They host an annual conference, hold seminars and/or workshops during the year, which are relevant to their Interest Groups. These comprise Landfill, Hazardous Waste, Environmental Education and Recycling.
  
  
• WasteNet
  WasteNet has been developed to encompass waste management issues in Southland. It is a joint effort between Invercargill City Council, Southland District Council and Gore District Council, who signed a Joint Waste Agreement in December 2000. Site includes reference material, links and newsletters.
  
  
• Water information directory
  An on-line searchable directory of information available on freshwater (surface and groundwater) in New Zealand. Describes what type of information is available, where it is held and how it might be obtained.
  
  
• Water New Zealand : a gateway to the New Zealand water industry
  Water New Zealand is a private venture that undertakes an Internet gateway and directory to the New Zealand water industry. The site features: New Zealand utilities, New Zealand insititutions, general and political news, climate reports and related links.
  
  
• Water resources update : a quarterly newsletter from the National Centre for Water Resources / NIWA = Taihoro Nukurangi
  Water Resources Update is published by NIWA's National Centre for Water Resources. Areas covered include an update on New Zealand's water resources (river flow, water clarity, groundwater, etc.) and a feature article on a river or catchment. Issues are available in full-text.
  
  
• WEBN
  Waikato Environmental Business Network, a non-profit organization made up of business members with a strong interest in the environment. The site includes information about WEBN activities, an online newsletter, and details of the Business and Environment Awards.
  
  
• Website of the Eco-Village, and Cohousing Assoc of New Zealand
  "This page is an attempt to define some of the 'stands' that people are taking in relation to human settlements." Describes cohousing, housing co-operatives and eco-villages. Lists projects in New Zealand and provides some full-text resources.
  
  
• Weedbusters : working together to protect New Zealand
  A weed awareness/environmental protection programme. Offers weed information (definition, costs), weedbuster regional locations with local events, news, contacts & links, joining details (offering weed awards, newsletters and promotional material), prevention techniques, publications/educational and school resources, news and a photogallery.
  
  
• Weeds
  An illustrated list of weeds sorted by common names and by botanical names, with information on identification, impact on the environment and management.
  
  
• Wellington Botanical Society web site
  The site advocates the conservation and protection of NZ native plants and gives information on current environmental issues, membership details and newsletters.
  
  
• Wellington Marine Conservation Trust
  The site primarily consists of the details of the Trust's project to open the Wellington Marine Conservation Centre at Te Rakaihau. Also contains information on its Island Bay Marine Education Centre. Includes online publications.
  
  
• Wellington regional native plant guide
  Information on how gardeners in the Wellington Region can use native plants to help native ecosystems survive, including practical advice on selecting plants which are ecologically appropriate for your area. Incorporates an interactive map with information about appropriate plants, and details of weather patterns, geology, soils, past vegetation, and species listings of native plants.
  
  
• West Antarctic Ice Sheet Initiative : a multidisciplinary study of rapid climate change and future sea level
  The West Antarctic Ice Sheet Initiative is a multi-disciplinary project to answer two fundamental climate questions: how will the potentially unstable West Antarctic ice sheet affect future sea levels and how do rapid global climate changes occur? The site is designed for both the general public and for scientists who are either interested in the programme or who are actual participants in research. It includes meetings and workshops information, articles, an illustrated summary of the programme, and links to related sites.
  
  
• Wet & wild! : newsletter of the National Wetland Trust
  Published by the National Wetland Trust of New Zealand, Wet & Wild! covers New Zealand wetland conservation news and issues, as well as news of the Trust's activities. Issues available in full-text.
  
  
• Whale Watch
  Information about Cetaceans (whales and dolphins), the history of whaling in Kaikoura and Whale Watch's Māori (Ngāi Tahu) heritage.
  
  
• Whangarei Native Bird Recovery Centre Inc.
  Outlines the purpose of the Recovery Centre and features Snoopy the Kiwi and Woof Woof the tui in video footage. Also has a description of their education programme, text of a monthly newsletter for the local newspaper and photographs of birds that have come through their Centre.
  
  
• What bird = Ko tēhea manu
  A bird identification tool for community groups and landowners involved in biodiversity monitoring. Includes colour photographs, audio clips, description and locations found. Covers exotic and native bird species that are likely to be encountered in and around New Zealand forests.
  
  
• Wildlife New Zealand
  Aims to provide a comprehensive response to information on the web about New Zealand's wildlife and its conservation. Includes access to legislation and agreement lists of threatened plants and animals (New Zealand and International).
  
  
• WSPA : World Society for the Protection of Animals
  The sites includes news items and information on WSPA campaigns, policies and history.
  
  
• WWF New Zealand
  World Wildlife Fund discusses conservation issues in New Zealand. Information about becoming a volunteer, education projects and programs for schools.
  
  
• WWF-New Zealand : Maui's dolphin
  Information on the world's smallest and rarest dolphins, the critically endangered Maui's [previously Hector's] dolphins and their behaviour. The aim of the network is to involve the public in saving the Maui's dolphin, by providing information about the dolphins and their habits to researchers, and making them aware of how their actions can impact upon the population.
  
  
• WWOOF New Zealand : living and learning-- the organic way
  Information about the WWOOF programme of volunteer work opportunities on NZ organic farms, including listings of both hosts and volunteer workers.
  
  
• www.kaitiaki.org.nz
  Site for kaitiaki Māori working on behalf of whānau, hapu and iwi, particularly on environment and resource management issues. Includes web directory and bibliography.
  
  
• Yellow-Eyed Penguin Trust
  The mission of the Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust is "To work towards an increase in the number of yellow-eyed penguins on a self-sustaining basis within their natural coastal ecosystem". The web site provides information about the Trust and its activities. A publications catalogue is available.
  
  
• Yes2Wind for a clean energy future
  Greenpeace site provides information and resources for the public to support wind farm proposals locally. It includes FAQ's, locations of existing and proposed wind farms in New Zealand and counter arguments.
  
  
• Your guide to reducing building material wastes
  Information about the Resource Efficiency in the Building and Related Industries initiative, including guidelines about resource efficiency, case studies, directories of purchasers of recyclable materials, online resources, and a link to the national waste exchange database.
  
  
• Zero waste update / Zero Waste New Zealand Trust
  Newsletter of Zero Waste New Zealand Trust. Contains news and information relating to the Trust's goal of encouraging all sectors of New Zealand society to work towards a target of zero waste. Issues available in full-text.
  
  
• Zerowaste New Zealand
  Zero Waste is an approach that maximises recycling and waste minimisation and a design principle which ensures that products are made to be reused, repaired or recycled back into nature or the marketplace. The site provides information about the Trust and its philosophies and activities. It describes zero waste solutions and includes online reports, information and website links.