Environmental

Information on Traditional uses of New Zealand native plants. In a project initiated by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) in the late 1980s, historical records were searched for information on the economic and cultural uses of harakeke or New Zealand flax. This information was put into a database for easy access. During the 1990s, early publications and manuscripts were searched for details on the traditional uses of all New Zealand native plants, as part of research for a proposed ethnobotanical garden. Information gathered was added to the existing database on harakeke.

Nga Kaihautu Tikanga Taiao is a statutory committee that advises the Authority on Maori issues. They provide reports to ERMA New Zealand on applications which raise significant issues or interests for Maori. The tumuaki (chair) of Nga Kaihautu participates in the Authority's governance meetings. Nga Kaihautu acts at all times to protect and uphold the integrity of tikanga and matauranga Maori and to ensure it is appropriately applied to HSNO issues.

Karori Sanctuary is a safe haven for endangered native birds and other wildlife, located minutes from downtown Wellington. A unique predator proof fence surrounds the Sanctuary, protecting the wildlife and ensuring the forest regenerates to its former glory. This world-first conservation attraction is an inspiring place to visit and learn about New Zealand's unique wildlife. Discover New Zealand as it was—today.

The Environmental Risk Management Authority (the Authority) - is an autonomous Crown entity - is a quasi-judicial, decision-making body - has up to eight members appointed by the Minister for the Environment - was established under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act 1996 - is the governing board of ERMA New Zealand

Links to Council Websites and Boundary Maps for North & South Island, New Zealand from Local Government New Zealand portal.