More links and websites
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Biodiversity
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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GNS Science
This site outlines the work of GNS Science, 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. There are some downloadable maps, information on technical terms used in land records, and the New Zealand Gazetteer.
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Meteorological Society of New Zealand
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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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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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 forecast 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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Forest & Bird
Forest & 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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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.
