Environment, Energy and Conservation

Environment

1. Ecological footprint calculator
   • Work out your personal impact on the environment.
   • http://www.mfe.govt.nz/withyou/do/footprint/index.html
   • Source: Ministry for the Environment (NZ Govt)
2. Learn about conservation
   • Field trips, projects and activities for teachers and students.
   • http://www.doc.govt.nz/templates/defaultlanding.aspx?id=39026
   • Source: Department of Conservation (NZ Govt)
3. Kiwi Conservation Club
   • Learn about New Zealand wildlife, get fact sheets, news and try online quizzes.
   • http://www.kcc.org.nz/index.asp
   • Source: Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society (Non NZ Govt)
4. Land and freshwater
   • Learn about conservation management of New Zealand's land, and water ecosystems such as rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
   • http://www.doc.govt.nz/templates/defaultlanding.aspx?id=33601
   • Source: Department of Conservation (NZ Govt)
5. Marine and coastal
   • Find out about conservation in New Zealand's marine and coastal environments.
   • http://www.doc.govt.nz/templates/defaultlanding.aspx?id=33752
   • Source: Department of Conservation (NZ Govt)

Energy

1. Energy and natural resources in New Zealand
   • Key challenges in managing New Zealand's energy, and resources such as minerals, petroleum and water.
   • http://www.med.govt.nz/templates/StandardSummary____33.aspx
   • Source: Ministry of Economic Development (NZ Govt)
2. Energy information
   • Statistics and publications on energy supply, demand, prices and greenhouse gas emissions.
   • http://www.med.govt.nz/templates/StandardSummary____37.aspx
   • Source: Ministry of Economic Development (NZ Govt)
3. Energy efficiency
   • Find out how to get more from your energy dollar and protect the environment.
   • http://www.eeca.govt.nz/
   • Source: Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (NZ Govt)
4. Keeping your home warm
   • Advice on insulation, stopping draughts and heating so that you can be warm and energy efficient.
   • http://www.energywise.govt.nz/yourhome/
   • Source: Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (NZ Govt)
5. Calculate your energy savings
   • Work out how much energy you could save and get tips on being energy efficient at home.
   • http://www.energywise.govt.nz/calculator/
   • Source: Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (NZ Govt)
6. Energy management in your business
   • Successful businesses are always looking for ways to reduce operating costs, and energy is one large variable cost that can be easily managed and reduced. For more information visit the EECA Business portal.
   • http://www.eecabusiness.govt.nz
   • Source: Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (NZ Govt)

Natural resources

1. Land
   • How New Zealand's land is managed and what the issues are for the future.
   • http://www.mfe.govt.nz/issues/land/
   • Source: Ministry for the Environment (NZ Govt)
2. Land use
   • All about land use - how it can be measured and managed for healthy soil and sustainable production.
   • http://www.landcareresearch.co.nz/services/audience_details.asp?Service_Audience_ID=8
   • Source: Landcare Research New Zealand Limited (NZ Govt)
3. Crown minerals
   • How New Zealand's oil, gas, mineral and coal resources are managed.
   • http://www.crownminerals.govt.nz/
   • Source: Ministry of Economic Development (NZ Govt)
4. Water
   • How New Zealand's fresh and coastal water is managed and protected.
   • http://www.mfe.govt.nz/issues/water/
   • Source: Ministry for the Environment (NZ Govt)