Story: Natural environment
Page 6 – External links and sources
More links and websites
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Biodiversity, our living treasure/He kura taiao
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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Department of Conservation/Te Papa Atawhai
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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Dictionary of New Zealand Biography/Ngā Tāngata Taumata Rau
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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Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences
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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Land Information New Zealand/Toitu te Whenua
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
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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Met Society
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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National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research: NIWA
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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New Zealand Birds/Nga Manu o Aotearoa
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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New Zealand Plant Conservation Network
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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Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand Inc.
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
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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newzealand.com: the official site for New Zealand travel & business
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
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.
