New Zealand Environmental Directory
This resource will continue to grow here are some Links and other impotant resources
- Better Business Guide to Cleaner Production
Brochure talking about "cradle to grave" approach to business. Descriptions of "What is Cleaner Production?" and "Cleaner Production Benefits."
contact: Anyone
Waitakere City Council
Private Bag 93109, Henderson. Waitakere City
Ph. 64 9 835 0290
Fax. 64 9 836 9837
Web. http://www.waitakere.govt.nz - WWetlands: a vanishing ecosystem Wetlands picture pack resource designed for senior biology students.
Contact Details :Customer Services
Learning Media
PO Box 3293, WELLINGTON
Ph. 64 4 472 5522
Fax. 64 4 472 6444
Web. http://www.learningmedia.co.nz
Email orders@learningmedia.co.nz - Weather - Huarere. A weather unit with special emphasis on the Taranaki region.
Contact Details: Taranaki Regional Council
Private Bag 713, STRATFORD
Ph. (06) 765 7127
Fax. (06) 765 5097
Web. www.trc.govt.nz
Email info@trc.govt.nz - Waterway Piping General guide written for Christchurch residents
Contact Details Christchurch City Council
P.O.Box 237, Christchurch
Ph. 64 3 379-1660
Fax. 64 3 371-1987
Web. http://www.ccc.govt.nz - Waterway Enhancement
General guidelines written for Christchurch residents
Contact Details Christchurch City Council
P.O.Box 237, Christchurch
Ph. 64 3 379-1660
Fax. 64 3 371-1987
Web. http://www.ccc.govt.nz - Waterwatch
Interactive education programme designed to raise students' awareness of water quality management. Supported by trained Waterwatch coordinators
Lincoln University
P O Box 84, CANTERBURY
Ph. 64 3 325 2811 ext 87
Fax.
Web. http://www.lincoln.ac.nz
Email waterwatch@lincoln.ac.nz - Waters Of New Zealand.
A New Zealand Hydrological Society publication which provides a wide-ranging coverage of the freshwaters of New Zealand, from precipitation as rain or snow through to groundwater and geothermal waters.
Contact Details National Library of New Zealand
138 Dey Street, HAMILTON
Ph. 64 7 856 9135
Fax. 64 7 856 7141
Web.
Email - WaterE
Education resource for schools and community groups interested in finding out about stream health. Supported by interactive web database.
Contact Details Environment Canterbury
P O Box 345, CHRISTCHURCH
Ph. 0800 324 636
Fax. 64 3 365 3194
- Water, Water, Everywhere
Kit containing student investigation cards. Waitakere City Council staff are available to assist with student inquiries.
Ecowater - Waitakere City Council
Private Bag 93 109, Henderson, WAITAKERE CITY
Ph. 64 9 835 0290
Fax. 64 9 835 0293
Web. http://www.ecowater.co.nz
Email ecowater@waitakere.govt.nz - Water Resources Education Material.
A set of fact sheets explaining the wise use of water. Targeted to inform water users of good practice, news updates relevant to their area, abstracts of results of work on water resource issues.
Contact Details Auckland Regional Council
Private Bag 92 012, AUCKLAND
Ph. 64 9 366 2000 ext 71
Fax. 64 9 366 2155
Web. http://www.arc.govt.nz
Email enviroline@arc.govt.nz - Water Pollution.
An easy-to-read booklet including pollution prevention and conservation ideas.
Contact: Environment Waikato (Waikato Regional Council) P O Box 4010, Hamilton East
Ph. 0800 800 401
Fax. 64 7 856 0551
Web. http://www.ew.govt.nz - Water Conservation - Tips - Urban And Rural.
Two leaflets giving the general public tips on how to conserve water in both rural and urban environments.
Contact Details South Taranaki District Council
Private Bag 902, HAWERA
Ph. 64 6 278 8010
Fax. 64 6 278 8757
Web. www.stdc.govt.nz
Email contact@stdc.govt.nz - Water Conservation - Kaitiakitanga O Ngawai.
Booklet exploring water use, conservation, pollution and the water cycle.
Canterbury Regional Council
P O Box 345, CHRISTCHURCH
Ph. 64 3 365 3828
Fax. 64 3 365 3194
Web. http://www.ecan.govt.nz
Email customer.services@ecan.govt.nz - Water Of Leith Flood Hazard Report.
Education for residents in areas that could face potential flooding. (Includes updates)
Contact Details Otago Regional Council
Private Bag 1954, DUNEDIN
Ph. (0508) 474 0827
Fax. 64 3 479 0015 - Waiora Healthy Water
Waiora is a teaching resource designed for Levels 2-4. It focuses on the relationship between people and water resources in the Bay of Plenty.
Contact: Environment Bay of Plenty
PO Box 364 Whakatane
Ph. 0800 368 267
Fax. 0800 368 329
Web. http://www.envbop.govt.nz
Email info@envbop.govt.nz - Waiora
Resource kit designed to support stream studies. Guided fieldtrips provided by regional council staff.
Cotact Manawatu-Wanganui Regional Council
Private Bag 11025, PALMERSTON NORTH
Ph. 0508 446 749
Fax. 64 6 952 2929
Web. http://www.horizons.govt.nz
Email help@horizons.govt.nz - Wai Care
Wai Care is an action-based education programme that aims to bring together schools, community groups and councils to monitor stream quality.
Auckland City Council
Private Bag 92516, Auckland
Ph. 64 9 373-6316
Fax. 64 9 907-7395
Web. http://www.waicare.org.nz
Email info@waicare.org.nz - Under Water, Under Threat: New Zealand's Freshwater Native Fish.
20 minute video about New Zealand's native fish.
ontact Details Science Publications
Department of Conservation
P O Box 10 420, WELLINGTON
Ph. 64 4 471 0726
Fax. 64 4 471 1082
Web. http://www.doc.govt.nz - The Wonderful Water Teachers Guide
Web based teachers resource about water for form 1 and 2 students developed by Wellington Regional Council. Includes the Water Cycle, Water Treatment and Fragile Water Environments. Curriculum links for level 3 and 4 pupils.
Contact Details The Water Group
Wellington Regional Council
Ph. 64 4 384 5708
Fax.
Web. http://www.wrc.govt.nz/ws/ww/tg.htm
Email water.supply@wrc.govt.nz - The Stream Community
Photo pack and teacher guide exploring stream life.
Contact Details Learning Media Ltd
P O Box 3293, WELLINGTON
Ph. 64 4 472 5522
Fax. 64 4 472 6444
Web. http://www.learningmedia.co.nz
Email orders@learningmedia.co.nz
- River Life
Explores the braided rivers of the Upper Waitaki Basin (Mackenzie Country) and Project River Recovery's work to restore and protect them.
ontact Details Twizel Area Office
Department of Conservation
Private Bag, Twizel, Canterbury Ph. 64 3 435 0802
Fax. 64 3 435 0852
Web. http://www.doc.govt.nz - Rivers And Us
Resource kit exploring the relationship between people and rivers. Environment Waikato offers a guided field trip to complement the kit.
Contact Details
Environment Waikato (Waikato Regional Council)
P O Box 4010, Hamilton East
Ph. 0800 800 401
Fax. 64 7 856 0551
Web. http://www.ew.govt.nz/educationprogrammes/ - Riparian Zones
Illustrated booklet discussing riparian zones and their importance for erosion and pollution control. Includes guidelines for riparian planting.
Contact Details Customer Services
Canterbury Regional Council
P O Box 345, CHRISTCHURCH
Ph. (03) 365 3828
Fax. (03) 365 3194
Web. http://www.ecan.govt.nz
Email customer.services@ecan.govt.nz - Riparian Management.
A series of information sheets on Monitoring and Assessment, Riparian Guidelines, and Best Management Practices, for Riparian Management.
Contact Details Otago Regional Council
Private Bag 1954, DUNEDIN
Ph. (0508) 474 0827
Fax. 64 3 479 0015 - Project River Recovery Poster Pack
Poster pack including posters on braided river birds and the black stilt (kaki).
Contact Details Twizel Area Office Department of Conservation
Private Bag, Twizel
Ph. 64 3 435 0802
Fax. 64 3 435 0852
Web. http://www.doc.govt.nz - Our Water Our Future.
Resource kit exploring the water cycle, rainfall, water supply, water use, stormwater and wastewater. Includes activity sheets and teacher notes.
Contact Details Ecowater - Waitakere City Council
Private Bag 93 109, Henderson, WAITAKERE CITY
Ph. (09) 835 0290
Fax. (09) 835 0293
Web. http://www.ecowater.co.nz
Email ecowater@waitakere.govt.nz - On Site Waste Water Disposal.
A guide to provide a properly planned septic tank and effluent disposal system that will have a desirable environmental outcome and will minimise ongoing maintenance expenses.
Contact Details Tasman District Council Private Bag 4, RICHMOND
Ph. (03) 544 8176
Fax. (03) 544 7249 -
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