Some Government Departments
New Zealand Government www.govt.nz
The government in New Zealand is made up of many departments and ministries. Ministers are
in charge of departments and ministries.
It is a good idea to write to the ministers of conservation and
environment if you are concerned about New Zealand conservation
and environmental issues. Address your letter to the appropriate
person, c/- Parliament Buildings, Wellington.
Department of Conservation
www.doc.govt.nz
DoC is the key conservation agency in New Zealand. DoC manages:
National parks, scenic reserves, conservation areas and protected
ecological areas. Native wildlife, non-commercial freshwater fisheries,
historic places on conservation land, marine reserves, marine mammals
and offshore islands set aside for conservation.
Ministry of Agriculture and
Forestry www.maf.govt.nz
MAF is responsible for the sustainable development of the agriculture
and forestry industries in New Zealand. MAF's programmes aim to
protect New Zealand's agriculture and forestry by monitoring and
protecting its animals, plants, forests and sea life against the
introduction of exotic pests and diseases.
Ministry for the Environment www.mfe.govt.nz
& www.reducerubbish.govt.nz
MfE is responsible for the following areas: resource management;
land, air and water quality; waste, hazardous substances and contaminated
sites; protection of the ozone layer and global warming.
Ministry of Fisheries
www.fish.govt.nz
The Ministry of Fisheries is responsible for the management of New
Zealand's fisheries. The Ministry of Fisheries advises Government
on the development of fisheries policies, develops laws to manage
fisheries, administers the Quota Management System that regulates
New Zealand's commercial fishing activity, and gives effect to the
principles of the Treaty of Waitangi as they relate to fisheries.
Other Government Stuff
New Zealand Conservation Authority http://www.doc.govt.nz/templates/page.aspx?id=38998
It is a national citizens body standing alongside the Department
of Conservation. Members are appointed by the Minister of Conservation.
Energy Efficiency and
Conservation Authority of NZ www.energywise.co.nz
or www.eeca.govt.nz
EECA works to bring about voluntary changes of behaviour to implement Government
strategies for energy efficiency and conservation in both the private and public sectors.
Help save the planet by going easy on energy!
Landcare
New Zealand www.landcareresearch.co.nz
Scientists who work on conservation and sustainable management issues.
Education site www.landcareresearch.co.nz/education
Landcare also hosts a site all about New Zealand tussock grasslands
www.tussocks.net.nz Manaaki Whenua Press www.landcare.cri.nz/mwpress
online bookstore
National Institute of Water
& Atmospheric Research Ltd (NIWA) www.niwa.cri.nz
NIWA scientists work on marine, freshwater and atmospheric issues. National Possum Control Agency (NPCA) www.npca.org.nz
New Zealand Biodiversity Strategy www.biodiversity.govt.nz
Environmental Risk
Management Authority www.ermanz.govt.nz
Set up under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996.
Their key role is to make decisions about letting new organisms
or hazardous substances into New Zealand.
Maritime Safety
Authority (MSA)
The MSA is responsible for the safe conduct of vessels
(boats/ships) at sea. This includes: safety, navigation, discharges
and oil spill prevention and response.
New Zealand Local Government
New
Zealand Local Government www.localgovt.co.nz
Councils have information about things like recycling, storm water
drains, pest control and natural hazards.
Auckland Regional Council www.arc.govt.nz
Environment Bay of Plenty www.boprc.govt.nz
Environment Waikato www.ew.govt.nz
Canterbury Regional Council www.crc.govt.nz
Hawkes Bay Regional Council www.hbrc.govt.nz
HorizonsMW (Manawatu-Wanganui Regional Council) www.horizons.govt.nz
Marlborough District Council www.marlborough.co.nz
Northland Regional Council www.northland.ac.nz/nrc
Otago Regional Council www.orc.govt.nz
Southland Regional Council www.brucecgull.com
kids pages!
Tasman Regional Council www.tdc.govt.nz
Wellington Regional Council www.wrc.govt.nz
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