Environment

New Zealand's environment

1. New Zealand's natural environment
   • All about New Zealand's natural environment including geography, climate and animals.
   • http://www.teara.govt.nz/NewZealandInBrief/NaturalEnvironment/en
   • Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage (NZ Govt)
2. Environmental issues
   • See the key environmental issues facing New Zealand and what is being done.
   • http://www.mfe.govt.nz/issues
   • Source: Ministry for the Environment (NZ Govt)
3. Environmental statistics
   • Statistics on how resources are being used, and what is being spent on environmental protection.
   • http://search.stats.govt.nz/nav/ct1/environment/0
   • Source: Statistics New Zealand (NZ Govt)

Climate change

1. National Centre for Climate-Energy Solutions
   • See what issues the centre is working on and get the latest news in the online update.
   • http://www.niwa.co.nz/our-science/climate
   • Source: National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Limited (NZ Govt)
2. New Zealand climate change
   • Links to information, consultation and contacts on how climate change affects New Zealand.
   • http://www.mfe.govt.nz/issues/climate/index.php
   • Source: Ministry for the Environment (NZ Govt)
3. Greenhouse gas reduction
   • Ideas for reducing greenhouse gas emissions for farmers, businesses and local government.
   • http://www.landcareresearch.co.nz/services/audience_details.asp?Service_Audience_ID=3
   • Source: Landcare Research New Zealand Limited (NZ Govt)

Sustainability

1. Sustainability for everyone
   • See what you can do to reduce your effect on the environment and live more sustainably.
   • http://sustainability.govt.nz/
   • Source: Ministry for the Environment (NZ Govt)
2. Sustainable New Zealand
   • See the strategies and initiatives aimed at making New Zealand the first truly sustainable country in the world.
   • http://www.mfe.govt.nz/issues/sustainability/
   • Source: Ministry for the Environment (NZ Govt)
3. Tourism and the environment
   • Ideas and resources for tourism operators wanting to make sure the natural environment is protected for future visitors.
   • http://www.tourism.govt.nz/Our-Work/Our-Work-Summary-page/
   • Source: Ministry of Tourism (NZ Govt)

Flora and fauna

1. Native plants
   • See New Zealand's native plants and find out what's growing in each part of the country.
   • http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/native-plants/
   • Source: Department of Conservation (NZ Govt)
2. Native animals
   • See New Zealand's native animals - birds, fish, insects, bats and more.
   • http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/native-animals/
   • Source: Department of Conservation (NZ Govt)
3. Bug identification
   • See pictures of bugs and find out what kinds do what damage.
   • http://www.landcareresearch.co.nz/research/biosystematics/invertebrates/invertid/
   • Source: Landcare Research New Zealand Limited (NZ Govt)

Conservation

1. Conservation
   • Learn about land, water, plant and animal conservation, heritage protections and managing threats.
   • http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/
   • Source: Department of Conservation (NZ Govt)
2. Conservation and you
   • Get involved in conservation - projects, boards, funding and consultations you can be part of.
   • http://www.doc.govt.nz/getting-involved/
   • Source: Department of Conservation (NZ Govt)
3. Ecological footprint calculator
   • Work out your personal impact on the environment.
   • http://www.mfe.govt.nz/withyou/do/footprint/index.html
   • Source: Ministry for the Environment (NZ Govt)