More links and websites
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This government-sponsored site provides access
to information about New Zealand’s native
biodiversity, and describes the 27 funded
programmes of the New Zealand Biodiversity
Strategy. It includes resources such as relevant
national and international legislation, guides,
classifications and maps.
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The Department of Conservation (DoC) is charged
with conserving the natural and historic heritage
of New Zealand. Its site identifies the reserves,
national parks and walking tracks it administers,
and gives detailed information on plants and
animals, pests and weeds, and marine and coastal
areas. There is a section for schools, and online
access to many DoC publications.
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The Dictionary of New Zealand Biography site
contains numerous biographies of New Zealand people
who were active between 1769 and 1960, including
scientists, conservationists, and others with an
interest in the natural environment. To find people
engaged in a particular activity, choose ‘Advanced
search’ and then select an occupation. The section
‘Our land, our people’ contains historical
exhibitions on environmental topics.
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This site outlines the work of the Institute of
Geological and Nuclear Sciences, the Crown Research
Institute that provides earth and nuclear research
and advice. It gives details of research
publications and services and includes resources
such as current information on earthquakes and
volcanoes, a children’s section, and links to
related sites.
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This site describes the work and services of
Land Information New Zealand, a government agency
which holds authoritative information about land
surveys and ownership, topographic maps and
nautical charts. The site includes information on
how to order maps and land records and background
details. There are some downloadable maps,
information on technical terms used in land
records, and the National Geographic Placenames
Database.
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Metservice is a company that provides forecasts
and other information about weather in and around
New Zealand. Free information on the site includes
forecasts and weather warnings, observational data,
and a learning centre for students.
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The Meteorological Society of New Zealand is a
group of people from New Zealand and elsewhere who
share their fascination with weather. The site
includes images of weather phenomena, newsletters,
a section for children, details of society events,
a discussion forum, lists of print resources and
links to related sites.
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This site gives information about NIWA, the
Crown Research Institute that provides atmospheric
and aquatic science research and services. It links
to its national centres, which deal with climate,
fisheries and aquaculture, climate-energy
solutions, the water resources, aquatic
biodiversity and biosecurity, and hazards. Content
includes media releases, information and forecasts
services, and resources for students.
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This website includes a gallery of New Zealand
native and introduced birds with images and
scientific information, sound files of bird song,
the Journal of New Zealand Birds, and
other information including details of
bird-watching events.
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The New Zealand Plant Conservation Network aims
to ensure that indigenous plants are not threatened
with extinction. Their site has a wealth of
resources including databases and lists of
threatened plants and fungi, references to
literature, downloadable newsletters and
publications, and links.
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Forest and Bird is one of New Zealand’s oldest
conservation organisations. The site includes
details of their activities and campaigns, articles
from their magazine, a children’s area, and links
to related sites.
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Seafriends is an organisation dedicated to
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.
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This site, which promotes New Zealand as an
international tourism destination, has brief
information about New Zealand people, history,
culture, society and environment, together with key
facts about the country.
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Wildlife New Zealand is a website that aims to
provide a comprehensive guide to internet
information about New Zealand’s wildlife and its
conservation. It includes databases of legislation,
agreements and threatened plants and animals,
numerous links to organisations and sites with
information about flora and fauna, and details on
conservation campaigns and projects.
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