Auckland City Organisations

New Zealand Green Building Council   (www.nzgbc.org.nz)  

Part of a global network, this not-for-profit organisation works to transform the property industry and bring it towards sustainability.

Environmental Choice New Zealand   (www.enviro-choice.org.nz)  

The official environmental labelling programme, which recognises manufacturers who reduce the environmental impacts of their products. The programme provides a credible and independent guide for consumers who want to purchase products that are better for the environment.

NZ Planning Institute   (www.nzplanning.co.nz)  

An organisation for the conservation, protection and enhancement of the natural and human environment.

Environmental Defence Society   (www.eds.org.nz)  

A society to advocate and achieve sustainable management through targeted planning cases.

SALT : Slower and Less Traffic   (www.salt.net.nz)  

A community organisation based in Point Chevalier, Auckland. The organisation was started by a group of residents concerned about the effects of traffic on the community and the environment.

Project Jonah Whale Rescue   (www.whalerescue.co.nz)  

Project Jonah is a non profit organisation, run by volunteers, which is vitally involved in whale rescue. Their activities cover education, research and conservation of marine mammals.

Chemie-Tech   (www.chemie-tech.co.nz)  

Consultants in environmental, risk quality and safety management of hazardous substances.

Chinese Conservation Education Trust   (www.ccet.org.nz)  

Conservation work is important and requires consistent effort to achieve results. The Chinese Conservation Education Trust offers courses and activities which raise awareness of the need for conservation and protection of the air and natural environment.

Greenpeace New Zealand (www.greenpeace.org.nz)  

A non-profit organisation campaigning on genetic engineering, toxics, oceans, nuclear and forests to ensure a just, peaceful and sustainable environment for future generations.

Auckland Citizens and Ratepayers Now   (www.acrn.org.nz)  

Complete the roading network, and get modern city infrastructural issues moving.