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Conservation
The protection, restoration and sustainability of natural resources.
Conservation Week
Find out how you can get involved with what’s on in your area for Conservation week.
Ministry for the Environment
The debate is no longer whether climate change is happening, but what we can do about it. The government recognizes climate change as a long-term strategic issue for New Zealand.
Gentle Footprints: Boots 'n' All
Find out more about New Zealands environment by reading this free, easy to read online magazine. Learn about New Zealand’s water, air, cars, toxic waste, oceans and more. Includes graphs, charts and pictures.
NIWA National Climate Centre
What is the greenhouse effect? What are El Nino and La Nina? These and other Frequently Asked Questions are answered in an easy to understand style.
Climate for students
NIWA explains climate change, global warming and greenhouse gases in a bulleted style with graphs for students.
Climate change scenarios for New Zealand rainfall
In terms of the effects of future climate change upon society, some of the most important parameters to estimate are associated with changing risks of extreme rainfall events, both floods and droughts says the Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology. You will need your library card number to log in.
Book: The weather makers: the history and future impact of climate change by Tim Flannery
The Weather Makers gives a good overview of the subject of climate change. Flannery presents the scientific evidence for climate change, describes how our atmosphere and global working works, gives the history of climate change and the effects of the present warming so far and explains the solutions (e.g. carbon capture). It is well written, easy to read and uses fascinating examples and first hand accounts.
National Geographic
Includes interactive videos about how global warming works & the state of Polar Bears stranded and starving on melting ice in the Arctic. There is lots of great information to be found on this site.
Kyoto Protocol
Ever wondered what it is all about and would like a through explanation of what it is all about. This Wikipedia entry is excellent and covers every aspect of the Kyoto Agreement and what it is all about.
Planning for a carbon constrained future. By Nick Main.
New Zealand Management takes a look at what businesses could expect with the Government's five draft strategy documents about a sustainable economy. You will need your library card number to log in.
A challenge to kiwi resourcefulness
New Zealand needs to get on the front foot in terms of verifying its clean, green image with some solid, measurable progress toward sustainable development--because branding alone won't cut it in a more carbon-conscious world, says United Kingdom sustainability expert Tim Jackson. You will need your library card number to log in.
Book: Blessed unrest : how the largest movement in the world came into being and why no one saw it coming by Paul Hawken
Environmentalist Hawken believes that we are in the midst of a world-changing rise of activist groups, all "working toward ecological sustainability and social justice." Rather than an ideological or centralized movement, this coalescence is a spontaneous and organic response to the recognition that environmental problems are social-justice problems.
Book: The chaos point : the world at the crossroads by Ervin Laszlo
This book acknowledges the seriousness of our situation, but is one of the hardy band of pioneers who see the problems as a "decision window" where we face not only the danger of total global collapse, but also the opportunity for renewal of the world.
Gang Green: Our expert panel examines how smart firms today invest in ways to make their plants and products cleaner.
Smart US companies are investing in new green technologies and in ways to make old operations cleaner and greener. What do these trends mean for your business. You will need your library card number to log in.
Going green: bottom line: Starbucks is doing it. So are Shell, Dow, Du Pont, General Motors, News Corp and Virgin. Even New Zealand companies are doing it. Everyone is going green. Why? Although most companies will tell you that they're driven by their love for our planet, the bottom line is that it makes good business sense. By Adelia Hallet.
Latest research by Waikato University and the Sustainable Business Network shows that businesses have increased their sustainable practices by an average 10 percent over the past three years. So what have companies been doing towards a cleaner greener planet? You will need your library card number to log in.
Emission impossible? How to put the heat on climate change: climate change, like it or not, is coming to a coastline near you--or an emissions trading market. No longer a matter for debate, it is now seen by many New Zealand business decision makers as an urgent problem. But are we doing enough--at either Government, business or community level? And how do we curb our carbon without stifling economic growth? Cover story by Vicki Jane
There's little doubt things are heating up on the climate change front--and the evidence is not confined to mercury levels. Recent months have brought a deluge of warnings from top international scientists that some of their climate models are being outpaced by reality. You will need your library card number to log in.
Book: Interesting times : peak oil meets climate change [videorecording] by Peter Lloyd
Book: New Zealand energy revolution: how to prevent climate chaos
A report by Greenpeace examining how New Zealand can restructure its energy system to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions and avoid the worst effects of climate change.
Book: The economics of climate change
This book provides a sound analytical assessment of the key issues at the heart of the economics of climate change with contributions from recognized authorities in their disciplines. This readable book will be appreciated by academics with an interest in environmental economics, climate change and energy economics. The book will also appeal to environmental consultants as well as policy-makers.
Book: The last generation : How nature will take her revenge for climate change by Fred Pearce
Fred Pearce has been in the climate investigation reporting business for nearly 20 years. He knows the players and he understands their work. His intimate knowledge of their views and the science behind those outlooks provide a sound foundation for his summation of how climate change is occurring. And it is occurring, he argues. It's happening so fast that he can confidently assert that this is "The Last Generation" that will enjoy anything like climate stability!
Greenpeace Aotearoa New Zealand
How clean is your energy provider? You may be surprised! The Only Planet Guide is your guide to climate friendly living.
4 Million careful owners
Explore this website and become one of the 4 million careful owners your country needs and deserves.
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
Improving the energy choices we make!
Calculate your carbon footprint. Or you can try the energy wise calculator which will give you an idea about which household appliances are responsible for using the most electricity
Here you can find ideas on how you can save on the amount of waste you produce.
Book: Beautiful gardens with less water by John Patrick.
John Patrick is a landscape architect who has been involved in garden writing for over 20 years. In this book he describes how to develop an attractive and practical garden that has minimal water demand.
Book: Create a sunsmart, waterwise garden with Linda Ross.
Aims to help you plan and maintain better looking gardens while using less water. With a lot of illustrations this book explains the essential groundwork includes bed construction, appropriate surfaces, installing a water tank and planning shady and wind-free areas to help reduce water usage. As well as water-zoning spaces into medium, low and no water usage.
Book: Energy-Efficient Building by Fine Homebuilding
With the help of this book, homeowners and builders can build lasting comfort into their homes -- and save money. This book brings together 29 of the best articles from Fine Homebuilding magazine that cover topics from choosing ductwork and house wrap to building more efficient fireplaces and storm windows.
Book: The post-petroleum survival guide and cookbook by Albert Bates
This book takes a positive, upbeat, and optimistic view of "the Great Change," promoting the idea that it can be an opportunity to redeem our essential interconnectedness with nature and with each other.
Book: A sustainable future : saving & recycling resources by Louise Spilsbury
Read this to find out more about why we should only use the world's resources that we need to sustain us, leaving enough for people in the future.
Royal Forest and Bird Protection society
Whether it be Marine and coast, high country or biosecurity you can find out about the conservation efforts being put in by the society.
If you enjoy fishing and want to be responsible about which fish to catch you may like to check out the Best Fish Guide. New Zealand needs more Marine reserves to help marine life flourish. What can you do? Help save Maui's dolphin's from extinction. Sign the petition.
New Zealand's "mainland islands": fencing out non-native predators. By Mic Dover
This article is about New Zealands unique islands and how they are being used for conserving mainland creatures. You will need to log in using your library card.
Hunt is on for whaling solution Chris Amodeo.
A brief article from the Geographical about the Japanese whaling. Note: You will need to log in using your library card
Book: Plant me instead : plants to use in place of common and invasive weeds in the Lower North Island
Plants to use instead of common and invasive environmental plants in the lower North Island.
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A library for Carterton was a priority for early settlers and the one established in 1874 …more |
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In October 1871, in a letter to the Mercury, the Hon. G.M. Waterhouse of Huangurua Station …more |
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The Featherston Library started life as the ‘Featherston Literary Institute’ in April, 1896. It was officially opened by Mr Alfred Matthews who had gifted the land and funds … more |
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