Networking
How to Find Other Groups
Use existing networks and directories to find other groups with similar interests.
Other Environmental Directories
The RMAlink directory focuses on groups who participate in RMA processes, but there are other directories of New Zealand environment groups that have a wider focus. Try the following sites:
Site: www.greenpages.org.nz
Description: Greenpages, a nationwide listing of environment groups.
Site: www.manawa.org.nz
Description: Manawa, a network of environmental care groups in the Auckland region.
Site: www.environment.org.nz
Description: Directory of environment groups, mostly in Canterbury. Hosted by Christchurch Environment Centre.
Community Group Directories
Most Councils compile a Community Group Directory. Larger councils make these available online. Look for environmental groups, residents and ratepayers groups, local iwi, outdoor recreation groups. Enquire at your local library, or visit your council's website. Find council websites through www.lgnz.co.nz
Many parts of New Zealand now have a local community net site. These are a link for all kinds of groups, including residents and environment groups.
Examples are;
Site: www.library.christchurch.org.nz
Description: Click on CINCH, Christchurch's Directory of community groups
Site: www.wcc.govt.nz
Description: Wellington City’s Community Directory.
Site: www.nelsoncitycouncil.govt.nz
Description: Nelson City’s FOUND Directory of community groups.
Site: www.wcn.net.nz
Description: Wellington Community Net. Their front page has a listing of groups hosted on WCN.
National Organisations with Local Branches or Member Organisations
Site: www.eco.org.nz
Description: Environment and Conservation Organisations of New Zealand Inc. Over 60 member groups.
Site: www.forestandbird.org.nz
Description: Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand Inc. 54 branches throughout New Zealand.
Site: www.fmc.org.nz
Description: Federated Mountain Clubs, over 100 member organizations.
Site: www.landcare.org.nz
Description: NZ Landcare Trust. "Virtual Community" of nearly 200 landcare groups throughout New Zealand.
Site: www.fishandgame.org.nz
Description: Fish and Game New Zealand have 12 regional offices.
Other Networks
Site: www.bush.org.nz
Description: The New Zealand Ecological Restoration Network
Site: www.converge.org.nz
Description: Converge provides web hosting to a number of non-profit organisations, some have an environment focus.
Find a Group's Contact Details
If you see or hear of a group through the media, and they are an incorporated society or a charitable trust, their contact details can be found by visiting the 'current name search' section of the Companies Office website: www.companies.govt.nz