Web Directory > NZ > Science and Technology > Earth Sciences

• 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).
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• CRL Energy Ltd.
  An energy consulting company, CRL Energy Ltd specialises in coal research and testing, and also offers other environmental monitoring and testing. Its services include the interpretation of geological data and the testing of all energy sources.
  
  
• Crown Minerals
  Crown 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.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Deep green
  Provides information on conservation issues. Includes blog, events, videos.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Geological Society of New Zealand (Inc.)
  Covers all aspects of the Society and its branches. Includes links to on-line geological journals, newsletters, events, information on recent earthquakes and volcanoes. Links to homepage of the Royal Society of New Zealand and its database Gateway to New Zealand Science.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• 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 Geophysics
  The Institute of Geophysics at Victoria University of Wellington provides a focus for teaching and research programmes in geophysics across schools and disciplines. Information about courses and research.
  
  
• 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 Centre for Coasts & Oceans : NIWA
  The NCCO has been established to facilitate coastal and ocean research. News and publications, information about wave forecasts and the Marine Environment Classification system, and the bi-monthly newsletter Coasts & Oceans Update.
  
  
• 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 Centre
  The natural hazards information centre provides a single point of contact for the latest research, resources, and scientific expertise. Covers the major natural hazards in New Zealand; earthquakes, tsunami, floods, storms, landslides, coastal flooding and waves, coastal erosion and volcanoes.
  
  
• Natural hazards update / Natural Hazards Centre ; Geological & Nuclear Sciences Limited ; NIWA = Taihoro Nukurangi
  Natural Hazards Update is published by GNS and NIWA's Natural Hazards Centre. It is designed to strengthen the links between scientists, policy makers, planners, and emergency managers by providing a focal point for science-based information on natural hazards. All issues available in full text.
  
  
• New Zealand Geophysical Society (Inc)
  Includes information about the objectives, rules, activities and membership of the Society.
  
  
• 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 journal of geology and geophysics : an international journal of Pacific Rim geosciences
  The journal publishes original research papers on all aspects of the earth sciences relevant to New Zealand, the Pacific and Antarctica. Contents pages and abstracts are available; some issues are available in full-text.
  
  
• 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 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.
  
  
• NZ submarine hotspots
  Scientists at GNS, together with their colleagues from various New Zealand and overseas institutions, have been on a quest to discover, and then physically locate and chemically characterize, submarine hot springs related to arc volcanoes.
  
  
• 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
  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.
  
  
• Soil science online : the website of the New Zealand Society of Soil Science
  About NZSSS. Includes contact information and links to publications and other soil science societies, educational and research organisations.
  
  
• SOPAC
  Pacific Islands Applied Geoscience Commissiont 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.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Update / National Centre for Coasts & Oceans
  Update is published by NIWA and its National Centre for Coasts & Oceans to showcase their research and development activities in coasts and oceans. Issues are available in full-text.
  
  
• 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.