Nature

• Notornis   (www.notornis.org.nz)

  The official bulletin of the Ornithological Society of New Zealand. Notornis is a peer-reviewed journal publishing ornithological research relevant to New Zealand and the South Pacific.

• NZ Kiwi Foundation   (www.kiwifoundation.org.nz)

  Helping protect kiwi and their natural habitat, the NZ Kiwi Foundation take care of these native birds in the Far North District of New Zealand.

• Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony   (www.penguins.co.nz)

  See blue penguins in Oamaru, the penguin capital of New Zealand.

• 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.

• Puketi Forest Trust   (www.puketi.org.nz)

  Established with the purpose of restoring wildlife to Puketi Forest and raising the perception and value of the forest in the community.

• Rainbow Trust   (www.rainbow.org.nz)

  To correct the misleading information about the Rainbow Lorikeet fed to the public of New Zealand by the Department of Conservation.

• Raptor Association of New Zealand   (www.ranz.org.nz)

  The Raptor Association of New Zealand (RANZ) is a group of like-minded individuals and organisations that have a common appreciation of and admiration for the raptors of New Zealand.

• The Entomological Society of New Zealand   (www.ento.org.nz)

  Formed in 1951 to provide a common meeting ground for everyone interested in advancement and science of entomology in New Zealand. The Society aims to stimulate interest, encourage amateurs and promote the profession of entomology by organizing meetings, publishing peer-reviewed and non-peer-reviewed literature, awarding research and travel grants, and other activities. Membership is open to all.

• The Karori Sanctuary   (www.sanctuary.org.nz)

  The Karori Wildlife Sanctuary: the most ambitious conservation project in New Zealand.

• The Kereru   (www.mtbruce.org.nz/the_forest_wildlife.htm)

  Although still regarded as ‘common’ kereru numbers have also declined alarmingly over the past few years.

• The Moa   (www.vuw.ac.nz/~adzebill/moa)

  The place to find out all you could possibly want to know about New Zealand’s giant extinct bird.

• The Ornithological Society of New Zealand   (www.osnz.org.nz)

  Fostering the study, knowledge and enjoyment of birds.

• The Whale & Dolphin Adoption Project   (www.dolphins2whales.com)

  A non-profit organisation giving you the opportunity to support a worthwhile cause by adopting a whale or dolphin. Support vital marine mammal research and protect the future of these creatures.

• The World of Mushrooms   (www.allaboutmushrooms.com)

  A field guide site featuring pictures, information and detailed descriptions of wild mushrooms.

• Tui Nature Reserve   (www.conservationmarlborough.co.nz)

  A conservation park made up of 42 hectares of mature and regenerating native bush and wildlife, located in the Outer Pelorus Sound in the Marlborough Sounds.

• Unique Wildlife of NZ   (crash.ihug.co.nz/~janm/wildlife)

  Brian Parkinson's Guide to Unique Wildlife of New Zealand.

• WDCS, Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society   (www.adoptanorca.org)

  The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society gives you the opportunity to adopt a wild New Zealand orca (killer whale). Through a special link with an individual animal you will be helping to protect these incredible animals, and other whales and dolphins around the world.

• What Bird?   (www.whatbird.co.nz)

  A practical bird identification tool for community groups and landowners involved in biodiversity monitoring. The database currently includes 51 exotic and native bird species that are likely to be encountered in and around New Zealand forests.

• Wildlife Management International   (www.wmil.co.nz)

  Working in the world's most sensitive environments, Wildlife Management International is involved in island restoration and wildlife management.

• Wildlife New Zealand   (www.wildlife.org.nz)

  A site dedicated to promoting wildlife conservation, both animal and plant, with a particular focus on New Zealands unique biodiversity.

• Yellow-Eyed Penguin Trust   (www.yellow-eyedpenguin.org.nz)

  The Trust aims to save the Yellow-Eyed Penguin by restoring coastal forest and controlling predators. The penguin is the focus but the Trust's efforts also benefit other native species of plant and animal.

• ZooCheck NZ   (crash.ihug.co.nz/~gatland/zoocheck.htm)

  The major aim of ZooCheck New Zealand is to promote captive wildlife issues.