http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/the-bush
The New Zealand bush from the Te Ara, the online Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Contains links to wildlife, uses of the bush, recreation, landscape and conservation. Includes many photographs. A useful resource for all age-groups.
http://www.mountainsafety.org.nz
Links to outdoor safety, which includes tips on planning, managing risk, first aid essentials and reading the weather.
http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/native-animals/birds
The Department of Conservation site provides an alphabetical list of all NZ birds and land birds. Gives information and photographs of each bird, a discussion of threats and related DOC activities.
http://www.sbs.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/science/about/departments/sbs/newzealandplants/nz-plants-home.cfm
New Zealand Plants: Ngaa Taonga o te Ngahere provides descriptions and photos of plants found in New Zealand and also their use by Maori for food, medicine and fibres.
http://www.kcc.org.nz/plants/nativeforests.asp
This fact sheet on the Kiwi Conservation Club's website describes the different types of native forest found in New Zealand, and discusses why our forests are so important and how we can help protect them. Other fact sheets on the KCC website have useful information about native birds, national parks and possums. Suitable for primary and intermediate level.
http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation
The parks & recreation section of the Department of Conservation website has links to information about tracks and walks, places to stay and places to visit, national parks, outdoor activities and safety information. Most suitable for intermediate and secondary level, as well as teacher use.
