Green Plans in Action: New Zealand: Further Links

Government

New Zealand Government
Gateway to government sites in NZ

New Zealand Ministry for the Environment
Contains information about the Resource Management Act, state of the environment, issues, publications, policies and programs

Department of Conservation
Responsible for conserving the natural and historic heritage of NZ

Environmental Risk Management Authority
Controls and responsible for risks associated with importing or manufacturing of hazardous substances, introduction of new organisms and their use, including genetically modified organisms

New Zealand Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment
Independent environmental ombudsman

Statistics New Zealand
Provides official statistics for all key NZ decisions including environmental impacts, monitoring, and sustainable development

Resource Management Act 1991
Text of NZ's integrated legislation for management of activities on land, air, water, and coast

Resource Management Amendment Act 2005
Text in detail
Information sheets

Health Sponsorship Council (HSC)
The HSC is a New Zealand government agency marketing social change by promoting health and healthy lifestyles through developing and delivering health promotion and marketing programs

Bike Wise
Bike Wise is the cycling brand of the Health Sponsorship Council (HSC). The Bike Wise program is advised by the Cycle Steering Committee, a body of national agencies that share a common interest in cycling and ensures cooperation, collaboration, commitment, and action

Institute of Environmental Science & Research Limited (ESR)
The leading provider of scientific research in forensic science and environmental health - communicable disease, public health surveillance, environmental health effects, food safety, water quality and water management

Local Government

Local Government New Zealand
Represents the national interests of all 86 councils in NZ providing policy, advice, and training

Waitakere City Council
New Zealand's first eco-city

Auckland Regional Council

Porirua City Council

Otago Regional Council

Wellington City Council

Christchurch City Council

Environment Canterbury
Canterbury Regional Council

Non-Government Organizations

Environment and Conservation Organisations of Aotearoa/NZ
Network of 70 organizations involved in environmental protection campaigns

New Zealand Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society
Largest national conservation group for preservation and protection of indigenous flora, fauna, and natural features of NZ

Sustainable Cities Trust

New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The united voice for working people and their families

Cycling Advocates' Network (CAN)
CAN is New Zealand's national network of cycling advocates. We work with government and local authorities on behalf of cyclists, for a better cycling environment.

Business

New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development
Provides business leadership as a catalyst for change towards sustainable development

Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Mission to inspire and influence business vitality

New Zealand Round Table
An organization of chief executives of major NZ businesses promoting a prosperous economy and fair society

Packaging Council of New Zealand (Inc.)
Striving to minimize the adverse environmental effects of packaging

Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc.)
Leading rural sector organization

Other

New Zealand News
New Zealand's leading daily news and information website

Chen Palmer
Law firm of the former Prime Minister, Sir Geoffrey Palmer, only Public Law Specialists in Australasia

Simon Upton, former Environment Minister
Provides a selection of relevant articles and editorials

Scoop
Daily news

New Zealand Herald
Auckland's daily newspaper

New Zealand on the Web
Tourism and Travel Information

New Zealand Archeology
New Zealand archaeological sites for the cultural tourist