Environment, Energy and Conservation

Natural resources

1. Coast and oceans
   • See the research programmes and consultancy on oceans, coasts, estuaries and harbours.
   • http://www.niwascience.co.nz/ncco
   • Source: National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Limited (NZ Govt)
2. Nautical Zone and fisheries
   • A look at the ecosystems and habitats of New Zealand's marine environment, and how they're managed.
   • http://www.fish.govt.nz/en-nz/environmental/default.htm
   • Source: Ministry of Fisheries (NZ Govt)

Weather

1. Met Service
   • Get weather conditions and forecasts for all around New Zealand.
   • http://www.metservice.co.nz/default/index.php
   • Source: Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited (NZ Govt)

Maps

1. New Zealand map
   • See an interactive map with information on New Zealand towns, parks and rivers, and calculate your travel times.
   • http://www.newzealand.com/travel/destinations/new-zealand-map/interactive_map_home.cfm
   • Source: New Zealand Tourism Board (NZ Govt)
2. Map downloads
   • Download maps for New Zealand and neighbouring islands.
   • http://www.linz.govt.nz/core/topography/topographicmaps/mapdownloads/index.html
   • Source: Land Information New Zealand (NZ Govt)
3. Sea charts
   • Get nautical information and see what seafloor and coastline maps are available to order.
   • http://www.linz.govt.nz/core/hydrography/index.html
   • Source: Land Information New Zealand (NZ Govt)
4. Topography
   • Get land maps showing surface features like mountains and rivers, aerial photos and street name maps.
   • http://www.linz.govt.nz/core/topography/index.html
   • Source: Land Information New Zealand (NZ Govt)