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• 2010 Canterbury earthquake : from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
  Wikipedia entry for the Canterbury earthquake of Sept. 4, 2010. Provides a map, the geological background, describes the effects, both in Christchurch and its surrounding areas, the damage to notable buildings, the financial exposure, the emergency response and relief efforts and the media coverage of the earthquake.
  
  
• 2011 Christchurch earthquake
  Wikipedia entry for the Canterbury earthquake of Feb. 22, 2011. Provides a map, the geological background, describes the effects, both in Christchurch and its surrounding areas, the damage to notable buildings, the financial exposure, the emergency response and relief efforts and the media coverage of the earthquake.
  
  
• Adrienne Rewi online
  Blog of freelance journalist, Adrienne Rewi who lives in Christchurch. The website highlights the Christchurch earthquake among other things.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• 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).
  
  
• Canterbury earthquake : response information about the 22nd February 2011 earthquake in Canterbury, New Zealand
  Information and advice from official sources for Christchurch residents in the aftermath of the 22 February earthquake (aftershock), with links to sources of extra information and assistance. Archived versions of the site relate to the 4 September 2010 earthquake and its aftermath.
  
  
• Charts & hydrographic services
  Land Information New Zealand Mariners homepage managed by LINZ Hydrographic Services. Includes astronomical data, notices to mariners, tidal predictions and information about charts, lights and maritime safety.
  
  
• Christchurch Earthquake
  Up-to-date information from Police about the Christchurch Earthquake.
  
  
• Christchurch earthquake
  Google site for the February 22, magnitude 6.3 earthquake (aftershock) which occurred in Christchurch, New Zealand causing extensive damage. Page has maps, links, person finder, video clips and useful resources with realtime updates.
  
  
• Coasts / NIWA = Taihoro Nukurangi
  Describes the work of NIWA's Coasts centre to manage New Zealand coasts and estuaries. Includes details about research projects, services offered, the newsletter 'Coasts update,' online tools relating to tides, a description of the Marine Environment Classification system, and NZCoast, a portal for information relevant to the New Zealand coastal environment and its associated hazards.
  
  
• Current : the society newsletter / the New Zealand Hydrological Society
  Current is published by the New Zealand Hydrological Society to promote hydrological research and education in all aspects of hydrology. Content pages of each issue available.
  
  
• Department of Earth Sciences
  At the University of Waikato. Courses; staff; services; events and careers. Link for schools and 'ask our experts' questions answered online.
  
  
• Department of Geological Sciences, University of Canterbury
  The Department of Geological Sciences in the Science Faculty at the University of Canterbury includes general and course information, information for international students, staff, research and resources, alumni, as well as careers. Links to the Engineering geology programme and the Natural Hazards Research Centre.
  
  
• Department of Geology, University of Otago
  Staff; research; student information; courses as well as information about geology and a geoquestion facility.
  
  
• EQ-IQ Earthquake Commission
  Information on the Earthquake Commission and how to prepare for earthquakes and other natural disasters such as tsunami, landslips, volcanic eruptions and hydrothermal activity.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• GeoNet : the GeoNet project : monitoring geological hazards in New Zealand
  Provides real-time monitoring and data collection for rapid response and research into earthquake, volcano, landslide and tsunami hazards. A collaboration between the Earthquake Commission, the Institute of Geological & Nuclear Sciences and the Foundation for Research, Science & Technology.
  
  
• Geoscience Society of New Zealand : [web site]
  Covers all aspects of the society, its branches and special interest groups. Site has online publications (including newsletters), information about events, lectures, conferences, GSNZ awards and a list of resources.
  
  
• Geospatial data integration portal : Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research databases
  Provides access to online information on nationally significant biological and resource collections and databases in New Zealand.
  
  
• Geospatial Research Centre
  About the GRC based in Christchurch which provides research and consultancy services in the fields of positioning and orientation, with particular expertise in sensor integration, image analysis, data visualisation and electronics. Publications online.
  
  
• GNS Science = Te Pū Ao
  A government-owned institute supplying earth and nuclear scientific research and consultancy services in New Zealand. Site contains information about the organisation, its staff and research programmes. Includes online databases, publications and learning resources for children.
  
  
• Hazardwatch.co.nz
  Weekly notification of seismic and other natural hazard events which have occurred in New Zealand. Hazards covered are: earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, landslides, volcanoes and solar activity. A service of the Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS).
  
  
• Images of volcanoes in the Australian region
  Oregon Space Grant Consortium site administered by the Dept. of Geosciences at Oregon State University has information on, and photographs of, volcanoes in Australia,New Zealand, Vanuatu and Tahiti.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Journal of hydrology : New Zealand / the New Zealand Hydrological Society
  The Journal of Hydrology (New Zealand) is published by the New Zealand Hydrological Society, and promotes hydrological research and education in all aspects of hydrology. Abstracts of journal articles available.
  
  
• Martha Mine
  Information about the history, geology, and activities of the Martha Mine. Includes educational resources for schools.
  
  
• Mt Ruapehu eruption resources
  Lists resources about one of New Zealand's active volcanos, Ruapehu. Brief outline of the events of the last eruption and links to multi-media and technical reports.
  
  
• National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research : NIWA = Taihoro Nukurangi
  New Zealand Crown Research Institute site. Online publications are available; also online services: cam-corder coverage of selected New Zealand beaches, cloud cover imagery, the New Zealand Freshwater Fish Database, uv and ozone maps and graphs, and resources for students and teachers. Commercial online services include satellite data services, Climate Now and the National Climate Database.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• 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 hazards update : Natural Hazards Centre ; Geological & Nuclear Sciences Limited ; NIWA = Taihoro Nukurangi
  Articles outlining the work of scientists providing information for the management of natural disasters in New Zealand. All issues available in full text.
  
  
• New Zealand Geotechnical Society Inc.
  Information about the New Zealand Geotechnical Society, which promotes study and research within the fields of soil mechanics, rock mechanics and engineering geology. Includes downloadable resources, and a list of publications.
  
  
• New Zealand Geothermal Association (Inc.)
  News and information about the activities of the NZGA, and about geothermal energy resources and development projects in New Zealand. Includes downloadable newsletters and other publications, and a glossary.
  
  
• 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 Petroleum & Minerals : [web site]
  New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals promotes investment opportunities in the exploration and development of New Zealand's oil, gas, mineral and coal resources. It manages, on behalf of the New Zealand Government, all oil, gas, minerals and coal resources it owns, known as the Crown Mineral Estate. It is part of the Ministry of Economic Development. Site includes resource data in the form of reports and statistics.
  
  
• New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering Inc
  Society includes professional engineers, scientists and others having an interest in earthquake phenomena or in the effects of earthquakes. Includes contents and abstract for Bulletin of the New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering.
  
  
• New Zealand Society of Soil Science : [web site]
  About NZSSS. Includes newsletter, conference information and awards of the society.
  
  
• New Zealand Speleological Society
  NZSS is the national speleological body in New Zealand: members explore and help conserve local caves and karst. Website contains a constitution, code of ethics, membership information, events calendar, and photos. Includes library catalogue, PDF issues of the Tomo Times newsletter, article listings for the New Zealand Speleological Bulletin, and general information on New Zealand caves.
  
  
• Oceans / NIWA = Taihoro Nukurangi
  Describes the work of NIWA's Oceans centre to manage New Zealand's marine resources for economic benefit and environmental protection. Includes details about research projects, services offered, news, and the New Zealand Bathymetry dataset.
  
  
• Quakestories.govt.nz
  Ministry for Culture and Heritage site for people to tell their stories of the Canterbury earthquakes of September 4, 2010 and February 22, 2011 and their aftershocks and to relate their ongoing experiences of living through the rebuilding of the city. The stories will become a record for future generations.
  
  
• Radiocarbon WEB-info
  Information concerning the radiocarbon dating method for both users of the service and for school students, links to other web sites and an extenisve list of publications.
  
  
• Resources : about daylight saving
  Provides a clear explanation and history of, New Zealand Standard Time and Daylight Time.
  
  
• Ruapehu Volcano, New Zealand
  Provides images, eruption reports, government and media releases, and related information on the 1995 and 1996 eruptions.
  
  
• School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences = Te Kura Tatāi Aro Whenua
  A department of Victoria University of Wellington, this site covers teaching and research programmes in geography, geology, geophysics, environmental studies and developmental studies. Includes news, events, courses, research projects and career development.
  
  
• School of Geology, Geography & Environmental Science, Faculty of Science, University of Auckland
  Staff; research; careers and general information.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Special feature : Canterbury earthquakes recovery / Gerry Brownlee
  Ministerial announcements detailing the Government's response to the February 2011 Canterbury Earthquake and the ealier September 2010 quake.
  
  
• Stronger Canterbury : earthquake recovery
  New Zealand government website which acts as a gateway to central and local government resources, news and services pertinent to the Canterbury Earthquake. The information and tools on this site are provided to support the response to the Sept. 4, 2010 Canterbury earthquake.
  
  
• Te Kūwaha
  Te Kūwaha, NIWA's Māori Research & Development Unit provide consultancy services in core areas of aquaculture, coasts and oceans, freshwater, renewable energy and climate.
  
  
• Tephra = kia takatū tahi tātou
  Tephra is published annually by the Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management to raise awareness and understanding of the major hazards facing New Zealand, and to address issues relevant to managing these hazards. Each year's issue covers a specific hazard. Issues available in full-text.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Volcanoes of the world. Volcanoes of New Zealand to Fiji
  The Global Volcanism Program (GVP) seeks better understanding of all volcanoes through documenting their eruptions, small as well as large. This site provides volcanic activity reports for the area.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• 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.