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References and further reading

Our country, our technology

Who we are

  • Department of Building and Housing. (2005). Statement of Intent 2005/2008. Wellington: Department of Building and Housing.
  • Ministry of Social Development. (2005). The Social Report 2005. Wellington: Ministry of Social Development.
  • Wellington Regional Strategy Project. (2005). Stocktake report. Available at: www.wrs.govt.nz
  • For more information on people statistics visit: Statistics New Zealand: www.stats.govt.nz
  • For more information on the Mercer Quality of Living Study visit: www.mercerhr.com

Water

  • Hauraki Gulf Forum. (2004). The Hauraki Gulf state of the environment report. Available at: www.arc.govt.nz/arc/environment/hauraki-gulf-forum/report.cfm
  • Lincoln Environmental. (2000). Information on water allocation in New Zealand. Available at: www.mfe.govt.nz/publications/water
  • Ministry for the Environment and Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. (2004). Potential water bodies of national importance: A technical report. Available at: www.mfe.govt.nz/publications/water
  • Ministry for the Environment. (2005).Wai Ora: Report of the Sustainable Water Programme of Action Consultation Hui. Available at: www.mfe.govt.nz/publications/water
  • Ministry for the Environment. (2006). Snapshot - Recreational water quality in New Zealand. Available at: www.mfe.govt.nz/publications/water
  • National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Ltd. (2003). Surface water components of New Zealand's National Water Accounts, 1995-2001. Christchurch: National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Ltd.
  • National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Ltd. (2005). Nationwide and regional state and trends in river water quality 1996-2002. Wellington: Ministry for the Environment.
  • Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. (2004). OECD Environmental data: Compendium 2004. Paris: OECD.
  • Statistics New Zealand. (2002). Agricultural production census. Wellington: Statistics New Zealand. Available at: www.stats.govt.nz
  • Turner, S and Riddle, B. (2001). Estuarine sedimentation and vegetation - management issues and monitoring priorities. Environment Waikato Internal Series 2001/05. Hamilton: Environment Waikato.
  • UN/WWAP (United Nations/World Water Assessment Programme). 2003. 1st UN World Water Development Report: Water for People, Water for Life. Paris, New York and Oxford: UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) and Berghahn Books.
  • Information on groundwater in Waikato. Available at: www.ew.govt.nz/enviroinfo/water/groundwater/index.htm
  • Information on groundwater in Southland. Available at: www.es.govt.nz/Departments/EI/Groundwater%20Allocation/index.aspx?sm=h_f

Air

  • Ministry for the Environment. (2003). Monitoring of PM10 in New Zealand. Wellington: Ministry for the Environment.
  • Ministry for the Environment. (2003). Health effects of PM10 in New Zealand. Wellington: Ministry for the Environment.
  • Ministry for the Environment. (2004). GEMS/AMIS Air Quality Monitoring Programme Annual Report 2004. Wellington: Ministry for the Environment.
  • Ministry for the Environment. (2005). What you need to know if you are installing a wood burner - A guide for retailers and wood burner owners. Wellington. Ministry for the Environment.

Cars

  • Cassells, S.M. (2004). Toward sound management of end-of-life vehicles in New Zealand. A thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Economics. Palmerston North: Massey University.
  • Land Transport Safety Authority. (2005). New Zealand motor vehicle registration statistics 2004. Palmerston North: Land Transport Safety Authority.
  • Ministry of Transport. (2005). Covec analysis. Vehicle fleet emission screening programme: Social and economic impact assessment phase one. Available at: www.covec.co.nz
  • Ministry of Transport. (2005). MotorVehicle Crashes in New Zealand 2004: Statistical Statement Calendar Year 2004. Wellington: Ministry of Transport.

Waste

  • Ministry for the Environment (2004). New Zealand Waste Strategy 2002 - Reviewing progress and moving forward. Wellington: Ministry for the Environment.
  • Ministry for the Environment. (2005). Waste management in New Zealand: A decade of progress. Wellington: Ministry for the Environment. Available at: www.mfe.govt.nz
  • Wellington City Council. (2005). Winter waste audit - Solid waste analysis protocol. Wellington: Wellington City Council.
  • For more information on waste management in New Zealand visit: www.mfe.govt.nz/issues/waste/
  • For more information about waste management in your region see your city and district council waste management plans.

Toxic substances

  • Ministry of Health. (2001).Investigation of Organochlorine Contaminants in the Milk of New Zealand Women. Wellington. Ministry of Health:. Available at: www.moh.govt.nz/
  • Smith, A.H. & Lopipero, P. (2001). Evaluation of the toxicity of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs: A health risk appraisal for the New Zealand population. Wellington: Ministry for the Environment. Available at: www.mfe.govt.nz/publications/hazardous
  • For more information on the ICI Fire Auckland visit the Auckland Regional Council website: www.arc.govt.nz
  • For more information on the Hazardous substances and new Organisms Act visit the ERMA website: www.ermanz.govt.nz
  • For more information on the Agrichemicals Collection Scheme, Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) - Stockholm Convention, contaminated land and the Hazardous Activities Industries List visit: www.mfe.govt.nz
  • For more information on food residues visit the New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA), Food Residue Surveillance Programme on the NZFSA website: www.nzfsa.govt.nz

Oceans

Climate change

Key facts

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