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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.
  
  
• Aquaculture.govt.nz
  Explains the processes of developing a sustainable aquaculture industry in New Zealand. Outlines roles of government and public agencies, planning processes, legislation, regional information and Māori development. Includes news and online publications.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Aquatic Biodiversity & Biosecurity
  NIWA division that 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.
  
  
• Ark in the Park : from the ridges to the sea, restoring the natural world of the Waitakeres
  About Ark in the Park, a conservation project in northern New Zealand rain forest, at the Cascade Kauri Park in Auckland's Waitakere Ranges. This is a partnership between Forest and Bird and the Auckland Regional Council. Includes maps, newletters and updates on volunteer work.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Bay of Plenty Regional Council
  Information about the Council and the Bay of Plenty region, including council publications, civil defence, transportation, resource consents, environmental education.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Bio-Protection : bioprotection science for New Zealand
  The Centre's mission is to champion novel bioprotection technologies for New Zealand's plant-based primary industries through research and development, leading to enhanced national biosecurity, sustainable production systems, wealth-creating technology, protection of ecosystems. Site includes information about the Centre, latest news, research, and publications.
  
  
• Biodiversity information online : BIO
  New Zealand government site about native biodiversity, what is being done to help conserve and manage it, and who are involved. Details of initiatives under the New Zealand Biodiversity Strategy. Includes publications; downloads and advice on how to get involved.
  
  
• 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
  Information about BANZ and its work to promote and coordinate the development of a bioenergy industry in New Zealand. Incorporates general information and articles about bioenergy, including wood pellets, biogas and transportation biofuels, and information about bioenergy interest groups.
  
  
• 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 news, information about Bushy Park Homestead, and educational resources.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Canopy
  The newsletter of the New Zealand Native Forests Restoration Trust. Issues are available in full-text.
  
  
• CANZBAC : can recycling : you can
  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 and 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 Law
  New Zealand Centre for Environmental Law (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. Includes list of courses, New Zealand environmental law resources and information about the New Zealand journal of environmental law.
  
  
• 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 Islands Council
  Information about the Chatham Islands Council and its services. Includes reports and plans.
  
  
• Chatham Islands Taiko Trust
  Information about the Chatham Island taiko (or magenta petrel) and work being carried out to save it from extinction.
  
  
• 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
  Otago-based company that offers a range of services to industry. The site provides information about consulting and research work, laboratory services, information 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.
  
  
• Civic Trust Auckland
  Public interest group dedicated to protection of the natural, cultural and built environment and to the application of best practice in the future planning and development of the Auckland region. Site provides history, governance, activities, membership and news.
  
  
• 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 change information New Zealand
  Information and publications about the Ministry of the Environment's climate change policies and objectives.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Climate
  The National Climate Centre (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.
  
  
• CMaG: ARAZPA NZ
  Information about the New Zealand Conservation Management Group and its work, including species programs, news and articles, bird tours and membership information.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Conservation boards by region
  Department of Conservation site gives the geographic boundaries of New Zealand's conservation boards by region, including information about the district covered, board members, meeting minutes and meeting dates for each of the 14 regions.
  
  
• Coromandel : 2precious 2mine : www.watchdog.org.nz
  Website of the Coromandel Watchdog of Hauraki who opose to mining on the Coromandel Peninsula. Sets out the reasons for their stance actions they plan and a history of the controversy.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Dune Restoration Trust of New Zealand : keeping our dunes alive
  Information about the Dune Restoration Trust of NZ and its work to promote the conservation and restoration of dune ecosystems. Includes the DRT online newsletter, news, details of research projects, and events. The DRT continues the work of the Ensis Coastal Dune Vegetation Network (CDVN).
  
  
• 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
  Site of EBANZ. Includes information about earth building 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
  About the 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.
  
  
• Ecoevents.org.nz : connecting people to environmental activities
  Calendar of events and activities related to environmental causes around the Auckland region.
  
  
• Ecolabels and sustainability claims
  Directory developed by the New Zealand Government to improve the availability of information about ecolabels and other sustainability indicators of international products, businesses and organisations.
  
  
• 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
  About the Ecologic Foundation and the research they undertake. Publications available online.
  
  
• 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 : our environment matters
  The Auckland trust delivers a diverse range of sustainability initiatives. Includes events calendar, news, different sections for home, work, school and community.
  
  
• 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 Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry Australasia (SETAC-AU), covering news and issues relating to the field of ecotoxicology. Issues available in full-text.
  
  
• Energy wise
  Tips and strategies compiled by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority to help people reduce energy consumption.
  
  
• Energy
  The National Centre for Energy Solutions (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.
  
  
• 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
  Information about ECO and its member groups as well as news of the environment in New Zealand.
  
  
• 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
  A single national court which sites in different parts of the country. Has information about the Court and procedure, its judges and commissioners and a database of decisions. Has information to download.
  
  
• 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
  ENW is a network that fosters and encourages environmental initiatives, in areas ranging from sustainable living to wildlife conservation. Site has details of member groups and includes events calendar, projects list, environmental information and sustainable action suggestions.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• 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
  Website of organisation committed to improving environmental outcomes within New Zealand through litigation, community support, research and policy analysis. Contains information about the Society, news, events, and e-resources including newsletters, media statements, articles and submissions.
  
  
• Environmental Protection Authority = Te Mana Rauhī Taiao
  Site of EPA, a statutory office within the New Zealand Ministry for the Environment which centralise sand streamlines the decision-making process of nationally significant proposals. Includes information on working with, and making applications to the authority and lists current applications.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Faculty of Environment, Society and Design
  The faculty at Lincoln University. Outlines teaching activities and postgraduate programme.
  
  
• FBRC : Forest Biosecurity Research Council
  Presents objectives, research programmes, reports and publications of the Forest Biosecurity Research Council.
  
  
• Fisheries
  A NIWA service to facilitate access to information about fisheries and aquaculture planning, development and management. Includes aquaculture assessment reports and access to Fisheries & Aquaculture update (newsletter).
  
  
• 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
  Site of New Zealand's largest independent conservation organisation. Includes information about native animals and plants, natural environments and threats to the ecosystem. Includes a blog and a map that helps find conservation campaigns and activities around the country.
  
  
• Freshwater
  The National Centre for Water Resources (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).
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Friends of Maungawhau
  FoM is an incorporated society active in the conservation and protection of the volcanic cone Maungawhau, Mt Eden in Auckland, N.Z. Includes resources, such as lists of invasive and native plants in the area.
  
  
• Future Proof : knowing our future by planning today
  Information about the "Future Proof" growth strategy for the Hamilton, Waipa, Waikato, and Morrinsville areas. Includes news, reports, a vision for regional development, and downloadable plans.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• 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, and enabling people to participate in the GE debate. The site has news and articles about GE issues.
  
  
• Good : New Zealand's guide to sustainable living
  Good magazine provides information, advice, and ideas about sustainable living. Site includes subscription details, contents and some articles in full-text.
  
  
• 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 : [web site] / Sustainable Business Network
  Programme which enables New Zealand businesses to do something towards reducing the environmental impacts of their vehicle fleet. Highlights services and tools available to calculate and offset carbon emissions; includes events calendar, resources, and news.
  
  
• 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 Aotearoa New Zealand
  Site features Greenpeace actions, press releases and petitions.
  
  
• Hauturu : Little Barrier Island supporters Trust
  Includes information about wild life on the island, conservation activities such as pest management, and volunteer work.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Kaikoura Island in the Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand
  A web site created by the Great Barrier Island local residents. Includes information about archaeology of the Kaikoura Island, photo gallery of local birds and plants, photos, maps, articles, historical information and information about Motu Kaikoura Trust.
  
  
• Kaipatiki Project and Environment Centre
  A North Shore, N.Z., community based organisation providing environmental education and nature restoration services. Outlines their goals and gives details of courses (for adults and school children), activities and projects, how to become a volunteer and includes newsletter.
  
  
• Kaitiakitanga : Kaitiakitanga Program and network : Te Whaiti Nui-a-Toi children guard and share Whirinaki, their culture, language and values
  Ngāti Whare iwi programme involving the community and its school in development and guardianship of the community's culture, values and physical environment, especially the Whirinaki Forest.
  
  
• 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 Sanctuary Trust = Te Māra a Tāne
  Information about the sanctuary for native animals in the suburb of Karori, Wellington, New Zealand. Includes 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
  KCC is a Forest and Bird Society project for children. Includes information about the club, its magazine and how to join; suggests actions children can take to help conserve the environment; and provides fact sheets on native plants and animals, colouring-in pictures to print, quizzes, and a members-only section. Resources for teachers are also available.
  
  
• Kiwis Against Seabed Mining : KASM
  Includes information about seabed mining permits issued under the Crown Minerals Act 1991, KASM's submissions to select committees, sand extraction and Maui dolphins.
  
  
• Kokako recovery
  Provides information about kokako recovery and conservation programmes funded by Threatened Species Trust, which is administered jointly by the Department of Conservation and the Royal New Zealand Forest and Bird Protection Society.
  
  
• Kyoto Forestry Association : New Zealand Kyoto Forestry Association
  About KFA,a not for profit organisation formed to represent forest owners. Includes news and faqs.
  
  
• Lake Ecosystem Restoration New Zealand : LERNZ
  LERNZ is site of Waikato University's series of projects that aim to restore indigenous biodiversity in lakes. Includes information about lakes and rivers and their restoration; harmful algae and fish; biodiversity and habitat; and a photo gallery.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Long Bay Okura Great Park
  Information about the Long Bay--Okura Great Park Society and its work to protect the landscape and environment of Long Bay and Okura. The society is lobbying to create a 1,000 acre Great Park at Long Bay-Okura in North Auckland. Includes submissions, publications, newsletters; and information about the land and its history.
  
  
• Longbush Reserve : a haven for native birds, plants and animals
  About the ecological restoration project which is nine kilometres out of Gisborne city and the work being done to restore the land and attract wildlife.
  
  
• 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 Taha Moana : restoring and enhancing coastal ecosystems and their services of importance to hapu and iwi
  MTM is a research programme funded by the former Foundation for Research, Science and Technology. Has information about the programme and its research, case studies with Ngāti Raukawa and Tauranga Moana iwi and publications.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Marine reserves & other protected areas
  Includes an A-Z list of New Zealand's marine reserves, information about the reserves and parks, and about the Department of Conservation's work.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Maui's dolphin
  Information from the WWF New Zealand about 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.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• McGuinness Institute
  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.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• 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 Shorebird Centre / Miranda Naturalists' Trust
  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 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.
  
  
• Motu moments : occasional newsletter
  Motu Moments is an occasional newsletter published by the Dept. of Conservation's Kapiti Area Office, providing up-to-date information about Mana and Kapiti Islands. All issues available in full-text.
  
  
• Motuihe Island : the Motuihe Island restoration project
  Includes information about restoration programmes, indigenous flora and fauna and historic sites of Motuihe Island.
  
  
• 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, political, virtual
  Site of Rastafarian and former New Zealand Green MP, Nandor Tánczos. Outlines his philosophy of life and political beliefs. Includes transcripts of speeches and video and audio clips.
  
  
• National Pest Control Agencies
  About the work of the agency in co-ordinating vertebrate pest management in New Zealand. Includes resources for people in the industry, publications to download and details of courses available. Archived versions of the site deal with the work of possum control under their former name, National Possum Control Agencies.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Natural Hazards : [Web site]
  Describes the work of NIWA's Natural Hazards centre managing New Zealand natural disasters. Includes details of research projects, services offered, the newsletter Natural hazards update and news.
  
  
• Natural heritage collection : Aotearoa, New Zealand
  Collection of images and videos of New Zealand's natural heritage, including plants, birds, animals and landscapes. Users can contribute their own images and schools may use images for non-profit use.
  
  
• 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 New Zealand (TNSNZ) is a part of 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.
  
  
• New Zealand Association of Resource Management
  NZARM has a membership drawn from those those engaged in the management of natural and physical resources. Site has information about conferences, publications (including newsletter).
  
  
• 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 Climate Change Centre
  Information on climate change, research carried out by NZCCC member organisations and climate change events in New Zealand.
  
  
• New Zealand Coastal Society
  Promotes sustainable management of the coastal environment . Includes events, Pdf versions of newsletter, links, membership information, members area and contact information.
  
  
• New Zealand Ecological Society
  Provides information about NZES, membership, meetings and education initiatives. Includes New Zealand journal of ecology and Ecological Society newsletter.
  
  
• 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
  Contains information about reserves owned by the Trust. This includes the vegetation and wildife, the location, including directions, maps and facilities. The site also contains news items and the newsletter, Canopy.
  
  
• New Zealand native freshwater life website
  Provides information on New Zealand freshwater species and their need for conservation. Includes photos and discriptions of native freshwater fish, insects and molluscs.
  
  
• 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
  The site by Dave Houston provides information on the penguin species in New Zealand, their status, conservation, where to view them, penguin facts, penguin events, research, news, webcams and games.
  
  
• New Zealand Planning Institute = Te Kokiringa Taumata
  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) : [web site]
  NZPPS is interested in the science of protecting valuable plants from pests and weeds. Site contains PDF articles from the NZPP journal and newsletters. Includes information on writing research, conferences, publications, membership, scholarships, awards, advocacy issues and news.
  
  
• 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
  Website containg information about Hooker's sea lion and other seals seen on the New Zealand mainland. Looks at the work of the Trust to protect these species, and 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 : NZTCV
  Supports and maintains registers of conservation projects and volunteers. Includes environmental news, resources, noticeboard, forum and events.
  
  
• New Zealand waste exchanges
  Directory of waste exchanges in New Zealand.
  
  
• New Zealand Whale and Dolphin Trust : a non-profit organisation dedicated to research and conservation
  Information about the Trust and its work to protect cetaceana. Includes details about research projects carried out by the Trust, and how individual can join campaigns to save whales and dolphins.
  
  
• New Zealand's National Aquatic Biodiversity Information System : (NABIS)
  Interactive web-based mapping tool. Users can map and display information about New Zealand's marine environment, species distributions and fisheries management.
  
  
• News / Waitakere Ranges Protection Society Inc
  Newsletter of the Waitakere Ranges Protection Society. Covers news and events relating to the Society, and provides information about environmental protection and nature conservation in the Waitakere Ranges. Issues available in full-text.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Ngā Manu Nature Reserve
  Describes the nature reserve at Waikanae with maps of the nature trails. Gives details of events and education programs along with research into various animal and plant species at the reserve. Also focuses on the Nga Manu Trust which is the administrative body.
  
  
• Ngunguru Sandspit Protection Society Incorporated
  Includes information about issues concerning Ngunguru sandspit such as the ownership, coastal management and heritage protection. Emphasises the natural and historic importance of the site.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• NZ Association for Environmental Education : NZAEE : educating for sustainability = te mauri o te taiao
  The NZAEE provides a network and framework to promote environmental education initiatives in New Zealand. Details of news, current programmes, and resources available.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• NZ Landcare Trust
  Includes information and resources for community groups, publications, a plants and weeds database, and a database of organisations involved in sustainable land management.
  
  
• NZERN
  Information about the New Zealand Ecological Restoration Network, including news, articles about restoration projects, events, and tools to aid with ecological restoration, such selecting and propagating native plants, controlling weeds, and identifying soils and native birds.
  
  
• Okarito Community Association Inc.
  Outlines threats to the Okarito environment from developers and provides information about the locality and community.
  
  
• Online catalogue / Department of Conservation
  Searchable catalogue that lists all publications produced by DOC Science & Technical Publishing since 1987. Annual catalogues can be accessed and many of the publications downloaded as pdf files.
  
  
• Open space : magazine of the Queen Elizabeth 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 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.
  
  
• 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 : [website]
  PIRM site, an organisation dedicated to sustainable use of the earth's resources. Includes information on events and forums, submissions and publications.
  
  
• 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 in New Zealand
  Information about PiNZ (formerly the Permaculture Institute of New Zealand) with resources on permaculture, forums, a blog, and news and events.
  
  
• 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 Water New Zealand (formerly New Zealand Water & Wastes Association) and contains items of interest in the fields of water and wastes management. Latest issues 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 : protecting pohutukawa and rata
  Site of the Project Crimson Trust which works with the Department of Conservation to protect New Zealand's endangered pohutukawa and rata trees. Includes online resources, including the newsletter, True colours, New Zealand wide walks (Project Crimson trails), a news section, the opportunity for organisations to apply for funding, programmes for schools, including LEARNZ and Treemendous, and a shop.
  
  
• Project Jonah New Zealand
  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.
  
  
• QEII National Trust Open Space New Zealand : helping you protect the special nature of your land = Ngā Kairauhī Papa
  Information about the QEII National Trust's work to protect privately owned areas of open space. Includes details about the Trust, places to visit and events, and the magazine 'Open space' in PDF format.
  
  
• Quality planning : the RMA planning resource : QP
  For council practitioners and consultants, and environmental managers, to promote best practice by sharing knowledge about all aspects of practice under the Resource Management Act. Includes resource documents, guidance on the plan development process and planning legislation.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• 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 activities, 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.
  
  
• Scrap Metal Recycling Association of New Zealand Incorporated
  Site includes a directory of members; information about metal grades, scrap metal recycling and scrap metal theft; and an online form to report stolen metals.
  
  
• 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
  The New Zealand Association for Environmental Education's 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, reports and posters, lists of Seaweek events, news, competitions, 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 : creating healthy, affordable homes for better living
  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
  Pacific Islands Applied Geoscience Commission is an inter-governmental, regional organisation dedicated to providing services to promote sustainable development in the countries it serves in three key programme areas: Ocean and Islands Programme, Community Lifelines Programme and Community Risk Programme.
  
  
• 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. Includes visitor information, background information, including island history, wildlife & tree species, forms to aid funding for research and school visits, supporter information and newsletters.
  
  
• 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. Contains news and publications on issues relating to GM research and sustainable development.
  
  
• 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 Coastlines : projects to sustain and protect our coastlines
  About the New Zealand organisation which organises and supports events and coastal clean-ups in New Zealand and around the world.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• 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 : tiakina nga rawa hi ika a taou kaimoana mo nga uri whakaeke
  Website provides an overview of Te Ohu Kaimoana and the allocation process, as well as the issues and concerns regarding the sustainable utilisation of Aotearoa's fisheries and the wider marine environment. Helps Māori develop the business of fishing. Includes reports and newsletters.
  
  
• 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
  Information about bioethics, the council and its work to enhance New Zealand's understanding of the cultural, ethical and spiritual aspects of biotechnology.
  
  
• 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 for students.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Vessels
  About the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research's research vessels, which are environmental monitoring and research platforms, and the work they do.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Waiau Fisheries & Wildlife Habitat Enhancement Trust
  Waiau Trust aims to protect and promote Waiau catchment primarily as fisheries (especially whitebait) and wildlife habitat. Includes a list of publications and information about its projects.
  
  
• Waikato Biodiversity Forum
  Biodiversity information and activities in the Waikato Region of New Zealand. Includes information about the forum and submissions checklist.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Waitakere Ranges Protection Society
  Features objectives and achievements of the Society which campaigns for the preservation and restoration of the Waitakere Ranges. Includes publications.
  
  
• Waitomo Glowworm Caves
  Information about the Waitomo cave experience, visitor information and online bookings.
  
  
• Wanaka Wastebusters
  Site provides information on roadside, residential, and business recycling, including collection days and times; composting; waste exchange; and school education programmes.
  
  
• 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 New Zealand
  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, publications for download or purchase, details of conferences, training and events. Includes a lists of job vacancies in the field.
  
  
• Watercare Services Limited : [web site]
  Introduces the Auckland-based Watercare Services Limited water supply company. Describes the residential, business, and community water and wastewater services the company provides in the Auckland region. Includes reports and descriptions of new water and wastewater projects.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Website of the Ecological Economics Research New Zealand (EERNZ)
  EERNZ, formerly NZCEE is 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).
  
  
• Weed index
  An illustrated list of weeds sorted by common names and by botanical names, with information on identification, impact on the environment and management.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Wellington Botanical Society [web site] : Te Rōpū Manāki i Ngā Tamariki a Tāne, o Te Whanganui a Tara
  Website of BOTSOC has information on meetings, field trips, upcoming events, awards, and membership. Includes articles and reports written by members, newsletters and other 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.
  
  
• Wendyls green goddess
  Wendyl Nissens web site is concerned with environmentally friendly products. It has cleaning recipies and hints, baby and pet recipes. Also includes an online newsletter and shop.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• West Coast Marine Protection Forum
  Forum is run by locals to examine ways to protect marine habitats and ecosystems on the West Coast. Information on meetings, proposals and media releases.
  
  
• 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 : Kaikoura, New Zealand
  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. : [web site]
  Describes native birds the Centre cares and rehabilitates. Includes webcams showing kiwi incubation, information about Sparky the kiwi ambassador and Woof Woof the tui, descriptions of their education programmes, newsletters and photographs of birds that have come through the 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
  Promotes conservation, both animal and plant, with a particular focus on New Zealand's unique biodiversity. Provides links to sites in these areas including New Zealand wildlife sites, legislation and international agreements, lists of endangered species and plants, also includes articles.
  
  
• WSPA : World Society for the Protection of Animals
  The sites includes news items and information on WSPA campaigns, policies and history.
  
  
• WWF New Zealand
  WWF's mission is to stop the degradation of the planet's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. Information about WWF's work in New Zealand, including partnerships, activities and projects, news and publications.
  
  
• WWOOF New Zealand : living and learning-- the organic way
  Information about the Willing Workers on Organic Farms New Zealand programme, including listings of both hosts and volunteer workers.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• 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.