External Links

This Department of Conservation (DOC) site has information about places to visit, the regions, protection of New Zealand's natural and historic heritage, how and where you can enjoy public conservation places and how to get involved in conservation.

DoC online GIS
http://gis.doc.govt.nz/website/Internet_NZMG_2005/viewer.htm

Other very useful links can be found at:
http://www.doc.govt.nz/templates/MultipageDocumentPage.aspx?id=40900

 

New Zealand’s mapping authority holds information about land surveys, survey marks, and ownership.

A governmental research institute that pursues a wide range of water and atmospheric research,
and is responsible for all of New Zealand’s climate and hydrological records.

Information on mountainous areas, walking and mountaineering tracks and routes, mountain huts
and safety. Also a link to the New Zealand Alpine Club Journal.
All aspects of natural history and science, including maps.

A governmental research institute that pursues a wide range of geological and physical research,
and is responsible for all New Zealand natural hazards.

GNS Science online maps, including campaign GPS mark locations, glacial geomorphology
(limited in extent), geology, aerial photograph holdings, and active fault locations.
http://maps.gns.cri.nz/website/

School of Geography Glacial Research Group

The regional governmental council authority website has information on regional news and events, environmental monitoring, environmental management, plans and publications, and transport.

The Encyclopaedia of New Zealand