Organisations

SOLGM [New Zealand Society of Local Government Managers] SOLGM [New Zealand Society of Local Government Managers]- Resources and links provide a brief overview of local body elections in New Zealand. Computers in Homes Computers in Homes- Provides training, technical support, refurbished computers and home Internet to students’ families in low-decile schools. Closer Together | Whakatata Mai Closer Together | Whakatata Mai- Information about inequality in New Zealand. GE-Free New Zealand GE-Free New Zealand- Information about genetic engineering developments. Monitors applications for GE-crops or foods, writes submissions and attends hearings at Environmental Prot… Action for Children and Youth Aotearoa [ACYA] Action for Children and Youth Aotearoa [ACYA]- A coalition of non-governmental organisations, families and individuals. Promotes the rights and wellbeing of children and youth thr… Engineers for Social Responsibility Engineers for Social Responsibility- An independent group of engineers who consider being knowledgeable in the field of technology means they also have a special obligation to the… Child Poverty Action Group Child Poverty Action Group- Promotes the right to security, food, shelter, education and healthcare for every child in New Zealand. Campaign Against Foreign Control of Aotearoa [CAFCA] Campaign Against Foreign Control of Aotearoa [CAFCA]- Promotes the concept of an independent Aotearoa based on policies of economic, military and political self-reliance, using Ao… Heart Politics Heart Politics- Site for Heart Politics New Zealand information and gathering details Coalition for Equal Value Equal Pay (CEVEP) Coalition for Equal Value Equal Pay (CEVEP)- A coalition of women's organisations and unions and active in the campaign for pay equity since 1986. New Zealand Police History and Museum New Zealand Police History and Museum- Explores the early history of the New Zealand Police and includes memorials of officers killed by criminal acts, modern insignia of rank and… New Zealand Antarctic Veterans Association New Zealand Antarctic Veterans Association- History of the New Zealanders who served in Antarctica. New Zealand Native Forests Restoration Trust [NFRT] New Zealand Native Forests Restoration Trust [NFRT]- Promotes the regeneration of forests, protects important species and restores their habitats. Improves the quality of New Zeal… The University of Canterbury | Sustainability Office The University of Canterbury | Sustainability Office- An on-campus hub for individuals and groups interested in how they can create positive change and promote sustainable practic… Greenpeace Aotearoa New Zealand Greenpeace Aotearoa New Zealand- Takes non-violent direct actions that confront environmental problems directly and peacefully. Lobbies governments and companies to implement chan… Land Environment and People Land Environment and People- LEaP aims to enhance the economic, environmental and social sustainability of societies by improving the understanding of local-global change interact… Supporters of Tiritiri Matangi Inc. Supporters of Tiritiri Matangi Inc.- Tiritiri Matangi Island is being revegetated and repopulated with birds. Ngāti Hine Forestry Trust Ngāti Hine Forestry Trust- Administering forestry in the Bay of Islands. Refrigerant Recovery NZ Limited Refrigerant Recovery NZ Limited- Promotes and facilitates the collection, storage and disposal of all ozone depleting substances in New Zealand. Royal Forest and Bird Society Royal Forest and Bird Society- New Zealand based conservation organization working to protect New Zealand's native forests, threatened species, marine heritage and for a healthier… Environment and Conservation Organisations Environment and Conservation Organisations- New Zealand's national network of environment and conservation organisations. Trees for Canterbury Trees for Canterbury- Christchurch based non-profit trust set up to grow native plants to "employ, educate and revegetate." TerraNature TerraNature- Land and marine conservation to protect New Zealand ecosystems through acquisition, native habitat restoration and fauna protection WWF New Zealand WWF New Zealand- The New Zealand branch of the WWF. Kaipatiki Ecological Restoration Project Kaipatiki Ecological Restoration Project- A community-based group of people in Auckland, who are restoring the Kaipatiki Stream and its forest margins by ridding it of plant and a… Seafriends Seafriends- A conservation society addressing deteration in the health of coastal seawaters, via promotion and education of marine issues. Environmental Defence Society Environmental Defence Society- A society to advocate and achieve sustainable management through targeted planning cases. Kiwi Conservation Club Kiwi Conservation Club- A Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society project for children. Teaches Kiwi kids about New Zealand’s amazing wildlife and wild places. Central Lakes Trust Central Lakes Trust- Established to grant funds for community charitable purposes in terms of welfare, education, religious activity or other purposes beneficial to the community. Clutha Mata-Au River Parkway Project Clutha Mata-Au River Parkway Project- Mission - To protect and improve the natural, recreational and cultural values of the Clutha Mata-Au River corridor by creating a regional ri…