Some Government DepartmentsNew Zealand Government www.govt.nz
The government in New Zealand is made up of many departments and ministries. Ministers are
in charge of departments and ministries.
It is a good idea to write to the ministers of conservation and environment if you are
concerned about New Zealand conservation and environmental issues. Address your letter to
the appropriate person, c/- Parliament Buildings, Wellington.
Department of Conservation
www.doc.govt.nz
DoC is the key conservation agency in New Zealand. DoC manages: National parks, scenic
reserves, conservation areas and protected ecological areas. Native wildlife,
non-commercial freshwater fisheries, historic places on conservation land, marine
reserves, marine mammals and offshore islands set aside for conservation.
Ministry of Agriculture and
Forestry www.maf.govt.nz
MAF is responsible for the sustainable development of the agriculture and forestry
industries in New Zealand. MAF's programmes aim to protect New Zealand's agriculture and
forestry by monitoring and protecting its animals, plants, forests and sea life against
the introduction of exotic pests and diseases.
Ministry for the
Environment www.mfe.govt.nz
MfE is responsible for the following areas: resource management; land, air and water
quality; waste, hazardous substances and contaminated sites; protection of the ozone layer
and global warming.
Ministry of Fisheries
www.fish.govt.nz
The Ministry of Fisheries is responsible for the management of New Zealand's fisheries.
The Ministry of Fisheries advises Government on the development of fisheries policies,
develops laws to manage fisheries, administers the Quota Management System that regulates
New Zealand's commercial fishing activity, and gives effect to the principles of the
Treaty of Waitangi as they relate to fisheries.
Other Government Stuff
New Zealand Conservation
Authority www.doc.govt.nz/commu/board/nzcafct.htm
It is a national citizens body standing alongside the Department of Conservation. Members
are appointed by the Minister of Conservation.
Energy Efficiency and
Conservation Authority of NZ www.energywise.co.nz
or www.eeca.govt.nz
EECA works to bring about voluntary changes of behaviour to implement Government
strategies for energy efficiency and conservation in both the private and public sectors.
Help save the planet by going easy on energy!
Landcare New Zealand www.landcare.cri.nz
Scientists who work on conservation and sustainable management issues.
Landcare also hosts a site all about New Zealand tussock grasslands www.tussocks.net.nz
Manaaki Whenua Press
www.landcare.cri.nz/mwpress online
bookstore
National Institute of Water
& Atmospheric Research Ltd (NIWA) www.niwa.cri.nz
NIWA scientists work on marine, freshwater and atmospheric issues.
New Zealand Biodiversity
Strategy www.biodiv.govt.nz
Environmental Risk
Management Authority www.ermanz.govt.nz
Set up under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996. Their key role is to
make decisions about letting new organisms or hazardous substances into New Zealand.
Maritime Safety Authority
(MSA)
The MSA is responsible for the safe conduct of vessels (boats/ships) at sea. This
includes: safety, navigation, discharges and oil spill prevention and response. |
