Campaigns:
This page contains links to other organisations. When both a local and New Zealand-wide group cover the same subject area, the local group is given listing priority. Similarly, New Zealand groups are given priority over groups from another country.
Categories on this page: Conservation, Energy, Flora & Fauna, Food, International, Kids, Local, Māori, National, Other, and Transport.
- Conservation
- Action For The Environment
One of Wellington’s oldest environmental organisations. Has taken many cases under the Resource Management Act up to tribunal level. Strong advocate to safeguard town belt and queen’s chain. Combats pollution and more.
Contact: Carrick Lewis
Phone: 475 8611
Fax: 475 8611
Postal Address: PO Box 10 030, Wellington- Ecoaction
Devoted to acting upon environmental consciousness and promoting sustainable ways of living. They organise the Critical Mass Bike Rides, hold paper making demonstrations, plus other environmental awareness activities. Based at Victoria University but all are welcome to join.
Contact: Kerryn Pollock
Phone: 475 8619
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- Ecological Foundation
Originally the Native Forest Action Council, then the Maruia Society, this group advertises themselves as ‘responsible’ environmentalists, but their market oriented policies are politically far to the right of the mainstream of environmental groups in New Zealand.
Phone: 03 548 3336
Fax: 03 548 7525
Postal Address: PO Box 756, Nelson- Ecology Discovery Foundation New Zealand
Information about the local and global ecology, the balances between human activities and nature, factual environmental information, all politically neutral.
- Environmental Defence Society (EDS)
A New Zealand based environmental advocacy organisation. Primarily a network of professional people who are prepared to assist the Society undertake its work on a voluntary basis, together with a community of people who support the Society financially through their membership.
Has been reformed since its involvement with the Marui Society and there’s no ongoing relationship.
- Friends of the Earth, Wellington Chapter (FOE)
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- Greenpeace New Zealand
Need we say more? This is the New Zealand chapter. For a more comprehensive site see Greenpeace International.
- Guardians of Pāuatahanui Inlet (GOPI)
The Guardians of Pāuatahanui Inlet was established in 1991 as an incorporated society to promote the recognition of the ecological, recreational, and cultural values of the Pāuatahanui Inlet. They received a 1998 Green Ribbon Award from the Minister for the Environment.
- Kapiti Island Watching Interest (KIWI)
Opposing private interests to commercialise the public visiting this predator free island (because of the risk of reintroducing pests and alternatives like Karori Sanctuary being available).
Contact: Olive Baldwin
Phone: 04 297 3187
Postal Address: PO Box 1558, Paraparaumu Beach- New Zealand Association For Environmental Education (NZAEE)
Their purpose is to provide a network and framework to promote environmental education initiatives in New Zealand; and to encourage and promote environmental education training for formal and informal sectors.
- Porirua Environment Network
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Contact: Tony Atkinson
Address: 31 Matatiro Street, Titahi Bay
- Public Access New Zealand Inc (PANZ)
A research-based advocate formed in 1992 to counter a major shift towards privatisation of public lands and waters, with consequent loss of public recreational rights. They are committed to resist private predation of the public estate.
- Southern Environmental Association
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Contact: Robert Logan
Phone: 383 8109
- Wellington Marine Conservation Trust
Formed to create a bigger and better marine conservation facility on the South Coast.
The Trust was established to create a self-supporting community resource centre which will ‘stimulate interest in, increase knowledge and appreciation of, and promote guardianship for local, national, and global coastal environments through public education programmes, innovative live displays, and support of community-initiated research and service projects’.
Contact: Judy Hutt
Phone: 383 8285
Fax: 383 8284
E-Mail:
Address: 396 The Esplanade, Island Bay
- WWF-NZ
New Zealand chapter of WWF. For a more comprehensive site see the WWF Global Network. World Wide Fund for Nature is the world’s largest and most experienced non-governmental conservation organisation. Their ultimate goal is to stop, and eventually reverse, the accelerating degradation of our planet’s natural environment, and to help build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature.
- Energy
- Appropriate Technology for Living Association Inc. (ATLA)
A non-profit making incorporated society whose aims are to promote environmentally sustainable alternative technologies and healthy lifestyles.
- Australian and New Zealand Solar Energy Society, The (ANZSES)
The Australian and New Zealand Solar Energy Society exists to promote social and economic development through the environmentally sound utilisation of Solar Energy.
- EECA
The Government’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority. Most of the resources available here are listed individually on our Resources page.
- Natural Step, The (TNS)
A non-profit environmental education organisation working to build an ecologically and economically sustainable society. This site details the four System Conditions required for a sustainable society.
See also the international site.
- New Zealand Futures Trust
An independent non-profit organisation whose members aim to identify developments and changes affecting the lives and aspirations of New Zealanders, and to promote debate about possible futures.
- New Zealand Photovoltaic Association
A new group supporting the promotion and development of solar electric technologies and the photovoltaic industry in New Zealand.
Phone: 470 2214
Fax: 499 5330
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Postal Address: PO Box 388, Wellington- New Zealand Wind Energy Association
A support and promotion group for those interested in wind energy developments in New Zealand.
- Pacific Institute of Resource Management (PIRM)
A New Zealand based NGO working on issues of global concern impacting on human development, environmental sustainability, and the future of humankind and the natural world. It adopts an holistic approach that recognises the interdependence of all life, and the need for ethical principles to guide human conduct.
- Solar Action
New Zealand branch of ANZSES. For a more comprehensive site see ANZSES.
- Solar Industries Association
A support and promotion group for the solar water heating industry in New Zealand.
Contact: Simon Prout
Phone: 389 9476
Fax: 389 8922
E-Mail:
Postal Address: PO Box 7016, Wellington South- Solar Pioneers
Greenpeace New Zealand mailing list for people interested in solar power. Includes news and discounts on energy saving products.
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- Sustainable Energy Forum
National wide grouping of environmental, Māori, and industry interests who wish to see energy sourced and used more sustainably.
- Sustainable Futures Trust
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Contact: Alan Fricker
Phone: 589 1575
Fax: 589 0447
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- Sustainable Wellington Net (SWN)
That’s us folks!
Sustainable Wellington Net contains a wealth of environmental resources, a calendar of upcoming green events, links to related local groups, and more! This electronic community network is designed to utilise the communication and information sharing potential of the Internet to promote and facilitate ecologically sustainable development in Wellington, New Zealand.
See the About Us page for our contact details.
- Flora & Fauna
- Advocates Network—Fur, Feathers and Fin’s friends
The Wild City Campaign is piloting a scheme to create a local marine advocates network. This project will offer an opportunity to embrace marine education opportunities for the general public. This project is about to be launched.
Contact: Nikky Wright
Phone: 472 5821
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- Conservation Emergencies Line
For injured wildlife (e.g. reporting a native bird with a broken wing), infringement of conservation law (e.g. fishing in a marine reserve), and marine mammal strandings (e.g. stranded whales).
Phone: 0800 362 468 (0800 DOC HOTline)
- East Harbour Environmental Association
Environmental promotion and protection in the East Harbour area. Providing activities, tree planting, walks, and talks.
Contact: Roger Lawrence
Phone: 568 5118
Fax: 568 5119
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Postal Address: PO Box 41 029, Wellington- Eastern Bays Little Blue Penguin Foundation
Wild bird rehabilition and environmental education.
Contact: Viv Hextall
Phone: 562 7571
Fax: 562 7571
E-Mail:
Address: 4A Marine Drive, Days Bay
- Friends of the Botanic Garden
To encourage interest in the historical, educational, scientific, cultural, and recreational functions of the Gardens; to train and make available guides for visitors and tourists; and to assist with the information centre.
Contact: Monica Dearden
Phone: 934 6542
Postal Address: PO Box 28-065, Kelburn, Wellington- Friends of the Town Belt
A group which supports and advocates for our town belt. Methods include guardianship, education, activities, and membership.
Contact: John Bishop
Phone: 970 7496
Fax: 970 7497
Postal Address: PO Box 24 016, Wellington- Kākāpō Recovery Programme
History and information about the kākāpō, and details on the innovative management activities being undertaken by DOC, Te Papa Atawhai, staff to save the last 62 birds.
- Karori Sanctuary
Imagine a hidden valley only a few kilometres from Wellington City. The native forest, freed from the burden of browsing possums, is growing profusely and rapidly increasing in diversity and richness. The trees are thick with flowers and fruit. Seedlings are everywhere. But the most noticeable difference to the visitor is the bird life. The forest rings with the chimes of the bellbird, the whistles and coughs of the tūī, and the shriek of the kākā. On a still night the haunting call of the kiwi is heard across the City.
Phone: 920 9200
Fax: 920 9000
E-Mail:
Address: 31 Waiapu Road, Karori
Postal Address: PO Box 9267, Wellington- Kiwi Recovery Programme
The Bank of New Zealand kiwi recovery programme. A great source of information about our endangered national icon.
- Magpie Control
For information on how the Wellington Regional Council, Kaunihera ā Rohe o Te Whanga-Nui-a-Tara, can help you control nuisance magpies near you.
Contact: Rachel Helson
Phone: 526 5327
- Manawa Karioi Bird and Bush Project
c/o 44 Rhine Street, Island Bay.
- Native Forest Action (NFA) New Zealand
No tuatara shoes. No whale burgers. No rimu furniture.
A group dedicated to saving the remnants of the West Coast forests. Lots of information here. Not to be confused with the old Native Forest Action Council (now called the Ecological Foundation).
Contact: Dean Baigent-Mercer
Phone: 383 5168
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Postal Address: PO Box 836, Nelson- Nursery Network
Set up by Wellington Forest and Bird as a community project in 1991, it has produced some 50,000 endemic rare and common native plants for restoration projects in the City.
They involve volunteers from many groups working for the common goal and need more enthusiastic people to help green the City.
Contact: Gary James
Phone: 938 6751
Fax: 938 6753
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- NZ Ecological Restoration Network (NZERN)
A network of groups dedicated to protecting native plants and who are working on projects to restore native environments and ecosystems. There is a wealth of info on this site from links to local groups to practical info on what types of native plants will suit the climate and soil in your area.
- NZ Native Forests Restoration Trust
Organisation involved in forest restoration. Founded in 1980 following the destruction of the giant totara forests at Pureora, the Trust is now well recognised for its visionary approach to the protection and restoration of New Zealand’s declining native forests.
Postal Address: PO Box 80-007, Green Bay, Auckland
- Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush Trust
Established to support the development and enhancement of the reserve, foster appreciation of native plants and their conservation, encourage the development of recreational benefits within the reserve, and assist with the establishment of native bush corridors.
Contact: oetari Information Centre
Phone: 475 8945
Postal Address: PO Box 12-039, Wellington- Project Crimson
A charitable trust that aims to protect New Zealand’s endangered pōhutukawa and rātā trees. Since the trust was formed in 1990 volunteers have planted more than 150,000 trees. Project Crimson also funds scientific research, community and school planting projects, and a range of environmental protection activities.
- Royal Forest & Bird Protection Society
An active, successful New Zealand based conservation organisation. Since 1923 they have fought for the protection of New Zealand’s native forests, threatened species, marine heritage, and a better environment.
- Trelissick Park / Ngaio Gorge Working Group
To maintain and restore the natural area of Trelissick Park and Ngaio Gorge.
Contact: Frances Lee
Phone: 479 2600
Address: 24 Orari Street, Ngaio
- Wellington Botanical Society (BOTSOC)
This strongly conservation-based group works closely with DOC, Papa Atawhai, and like-minded community groups to study, protect, and conserve our indigenous flora.
- Wellington Rainforest Action Group
Education and action to halt global deforestation, encouraging low-impact lifestyles. Produces the Good Wood Guide, display boards for schools and libraries etc., murals, pamphlets, and the odd billboard. Part of the global network of RAGs.
Contact: Emily Bailey
Phone: 385 6728
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Postal Address: PO Box 11 964, Wellington
- Food
- GE-Free NZ (RAGE inc)
A site worth checking out. Their purpose is to declare Aotearoa/New Zealand a Genetically Modified Organisms free zone until the institution of a universally acceptable code of ethics and testing procedures that accurately determine there are no possible negative effects both on human health and the environment from the release of these organisms into the food chain.
Phone: 03 548 6606
Fax: 03 546 5036
E-Mail:
Postal Address: PO Box 693, Nelson- Safe Food Campaign
Small but dedicated group of volunteers investigating food safety—particulary Genetically Modified Food, writing letters, and giving talks to inform consumers.
Contact: Sue Kedgley
Phone: 384 9123
- Soil & Health Association (Wellington)
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Contact: Rachel Ryan
Address: 43 Brasell Street, Lower Hutt
- Wellington Region Organics Movement
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- Corporate Ethics Page
See our Corporate Ethics page for organic food labels, GE-free food databases, etc.
- Organic Food on Resources Page
See the Food, Organic category on our Resources page for information about organic food.
- Organic Food on Retail Page
See the Food, Organic category on our Retail page for sites selling produce.
- Restaurants Page
See our Restaurants page for eating establishments offering organic food, etc.
- International
- EarthRights Environmental Directory
Their objective is to bring together all Organizations, Trusts, Associations, departments or individuals, involved in environmental issues, so that communication, ideas and information can be readily exchanged.
- Rainforest Information Centre
A non-profit, volunteer organisation dedicated to the protection of the Earth’s remaining rainforests and the indigenous people who depend on them. Includes the odd bit of information on the West Coast forests.
- Kids
- Kiwi Conservation Club (KCC)
Offers children the gift of nature, encouraging them to enjoy, understand, and love the natural world through the KCC magazine and local trips. KCC outings include exploration of beaches, rivers, and forests, planting native trees, and finding out ways to reduce pollution and waste.
- Roots & Shoots Junior Conservation
The club is for children aged 10–14 years who are interested in conservation, making friends, and fun. Many activities.
Contact: Joe Turton
Phone: 389 1190
Address: 31 Colombo Street, Newtown
- WWF Panda Club
If you’re 12 years or under and looking for a way to find out more about the Earth and how you can make it better, why not join the Panda Club? You’ll receive a Panda Club starter pack, and a regular panda club newsletter.
Postal Address: Panda Club, WWF-NZ, PO Box 6237, Wellington
- Local
- Community Hosting Info
The InfoCity group of Wellington City Council provides free WWW and e-mail hosting to non-profit Wellington organisations (they host this site).
- Heartbeat Wellington
Youth oriented group encouraging voters to enroll, to change the balance of the Council towards an anti-bypass majority.
(Website may not be active yet—2004-08)
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- Island Bay
A web site designed around and for the Island Bay community.
- Quartz Hill Reserve Charitable Trust
A website that promotes Quartz Hill - Makara Farm as a new Regional Reserve for the people of Wellington.
Evolved from the Makara Guardians and still against windmills in the area.
- Royal Forest & Bird Protection Society (Forest & Bird; F&B)—Wellington Branch
An active, successful New Zealand based conservation organisation. Since 1923 they have fought for the protection of New Zealand’s native forests, threatened species, marine heritage, and a better environment.Contact: Martin Hunt
Phone: 938 7284
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Postal Address: PO Box 4183, Wellington- Save Old Coach Road Campaign
Johnsonville Residents fighting to save the Old Coach Road Heritage Trail.
- Wellington Peace & Environment Centre
Groups hosted which are listed on this page: Appropriate Technology for Living Association Inc. (ATLA), Campaign For A Better City Inc. (CBC), Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, Environment and Conservation Organisations of New Zealand (Inc.) (ECO), Native Forest Action (NFA) New Zealand, Peace Movement of Aotearoa (PMA), Wellington Animal Action, and the Wellington Rainforest Action Group.
Other groups: Committee for the Establishment of Civilisation who are working towards creating an anarchist society based on equality and co-operation rather than authority and government; CORSO who organises funding for development projects in many parts of the world; and East Timor Action, a group working for self-determination in East Timor.
Contact: Katy Brown
Phone: 385 6728
Fax: 385 7545
Address: Top floor, 126 Vivian Street, Central City
Postal Address: PO Box 11 964, Wellington- Wellington Community Directory
See this directory by the Wellington City Council, Tumeke Pōneke, for other groups.
- Māori
- Kore Para Aotearoa (KPA)
A nation wide project to provide and implement sustainable environmental technologies appropriate to Whanau Hapū and Iwi development for the preservation, conservation and enhancement of Nga Taonga Tuku Iho (The environment and all things gifted to mankind).
- Māori Organisations in New Zealand
A site for information on matters Māori. Contains a virtual whare, slide shows, education resources, how to read whakairo (carvings), tikanga (customs/traditions), links to a Māori e-mail directory, bookstore, shopping site, and more.
- National
- CommunityNet Aotearoa
Established with funding and development assistance from the Department of Internal Affairs, this site designed by and for community groups. From this site you will find useful information for community projects and activities.
- Department of Conservation (DoC), Papa Atawhai
Their mission is to ‘conserve New Zealand’s natural and historic heritage for all to enjoy now and in the future’.
Phone: 499 2300
Fax: 499 2301
Address: Level 3, State Services Commission Building, 100 Molesworth Street, Wellington City
Postal Address: PO Box 12416, Wellington- Electronic Democracy—New Zealand
Site committed to the use of the Internet to develop a more community-based democracy in New Zealand. Includes unofficial list of ministers’ e-mail addresses.
- Envirofunz
Information on funding and grants available to environment and conservation groups.
- Environmental Risk Management Authority (ERMA)
Semi-judicial body of experts supposed to protect the environment and health and safety of people, yet allowing genetically-modified crop trials.
- Independent Biotechnology Advisory Council (IBAC)
Set up by the Government, IBAC may not be as independent as promoted. As at October 1999 it was boycotted by RAGE, The Green Party, Physicians and Scientists for the Responsible Use of Genetics, and many other groups.
- Ministry for the Environment (MfE), Manatū Mō Te Taiao
Reports on the state of the New Zealand environment and the way that environmental laws and policies work in practice as part of their advice to the Government on action necessary to improve environmental management.
- National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Ltd (NIWA), Taihoro Nukurangi
Established in 1992 as 1 of 9 New Zealand Crown Research Institutes (CRIs), their mission is to provide a scientific basis for the sustainable management of New Zealand’s atmospheric, marine and freshwater systems, and associated resources.
- New Zealand Climate Change Programme, Te Hōtaka Rerekētanga Ahuarangi ō Aotearoa
Your gateway into the work of the New Zealand Climate Change programme, an interdepartmental process involving ten Government departments and one Crown agency.
By June 2001, this site will provide a one-stop shop for climate change (also known as global warming) information, from what’s happening here in New Zealand to the latest on overseas developments, news, and views.
- NRM_changelinks
Hosted by the Natural Resource Management Programme at Massey University this site aims to provide a practical resource for those who work with communities (in the wider sense of the term) to help them identify and adopt more sustainable natural resource management practices. It compiles heaps of links to useful sites.
- NZ Trust for Conservation Volunteers
A not-for-profit organisation incorporated in 1998 in response to the volunteer needs of the
conservation movement within New Zealand. Their aim is to contribute to the conservation of New Zealand’s ecology and its natural and historical heritage by coordinating and mobilising volunteer resources on a national basis. They encourage and assist projects that promote biodiversity and healthy land management.- NZGO: Gateway to the New Zealand Government
Our Government’s web site. Contains lots of useful information, including links to government departments and e-mail addresses of ministers.
- Resource Management Advisory Service Trust (Wellington) Inc, The
Provides information and advice on the Resource Management Act (RMA) and environmental planning issues. Service is provided free or by donation.
Contact: Kathy Moe
Phone: 236 0656
Address: 34 Downes Street, Titahi Bay
- RMAlink
Provides environmental information for groups and individuals who wish to use the Resource Management Act to protect the environment.
- Sustainable Business Network (SBN) (New 2005-09-04)
A forum for businesses that are interested in sustainable development practice to get together and make it happen.
- Sustainable Management Fund (SMF)
MFE initiative to support the community, industry, iwi, and local government in a wide range of practical environmental management initiatives. The SMF will help achieve the Government’s environmental objectives and priorities by funding projects that provide outcomes with national benefit.
- Wellington City Council (WCC), Tumeke Pōneke
Our city council.
- Wellington Regional Council (WRC), Kaunihera ā Rohe o Te Whanga-Nui-a-Tara
Responsible for promoting sustainable management of the region’s natural and physical resources. Includes those wonderful earthquake hazard maps of the region—how safe is the ground under your house?
- Other
- Campaign Against Foreign Control of Aotearoa (CAFCA)
Promotes the concept of an independent Aotearoa based on policies of economic, military, and political self-reliance; using Aotearoa’s resources for the benefit of the people of Aotearoa; and refusing involvement in the self-serving military and economic treaties of big foreign countries. They oppose foreign control, irrespective of which country it involves.
- Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament
Keeping Aotearoa nuclear free. International lobbying and networking. Initiating peace actions and campaigns. Working for the abolition of all nuclear weapons in the world. White poppies for Hiroshima Day.
- Converge
New Zealand’s non-profit online community network who aim to enhance the capacity and effectiveness of not-for-profit community and non-governmental organisations by facilitating the provision of premier on-line communication and publishing services, tools and resources, wherever possible free of charge.
- Environment and Conservation Organisations of New Zealand (Inc.) (ECO)
An umbrella organisation of about 70 organisations with a concern for conservation and the environment. ECO networks, exchanges information, and develops policies amongst the environmental movement, as well as campaigning on selected issues.
- Fair Global Equity and Sustainability
New Zealand site with interesting articles on Agenda 21, why the GDP measure is flawed, and the rise of consumerism.
- Green Dollars Exchange
Local skills exchange network. Speakers available.
Contact: Peter Hall-Jones
Phone: 385 6528
- GreenNet Australia
An excellent conservation resource. Has links to hundreds of other sites, and a good search facility.
- New Zealand Ecological Society
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- New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects
A voluntary, professional body. Some, but not all, practising landscape archtitects are members of the Institute. The Institute deals with complaints about unethical behaviour or unfair practices, the standard of work, advice or service provided and overcharging.
- Peace Movement of Aotearoa (PMA)
The national networking organisation for those concerned about peace and related issues in Aotearoa/New Zealand. The networking and research body to the New Zealand peace movement.
- Pesticide Action Network
Network seeking to reduce the misuse of pesticides globally.
Contact: Alison White
Phone: 476 8607
Fax: 476 8615
Postal Address: PO Box 43 199, Wellington- Rongotai Resource Management Advisory Trust
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Contact: Kathy Moe
Phone: 387 9358
- South Coast Marine Reserve Coalition
Formed in 1991, this group is applying for the Taputeranga Marine Reserve jointly with Forest & Bird.
Contact: Barry Weeber
Phone: 385 7374
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Postal Address: PO Box 4183, Wellington- Volunteer Wellington
Provides the essential voluntary workforce needed to maintain and sustain the work of more than 250 community based and not-for-profit organisations in the greater Wellington region.
- Waterfront Watch Inc
Saving the Lambton Harbour area from the highrise.
Contact: Lindsay Shelton
Phone: 382 7686
Fax: 384 9719
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Postal Address: PO Box 9668, Marion Square, Wellington- Wellington Animal Action
An animal liberation group working to inform the public about animal abuse issues on a local level. They promote a vegan lifestyle and the use of direct action against animal exploitation. Their main focus is the campaign against factory farming, but have information about local vivisectors, bloodsports, and all forms of animal abuse.
- Wonderful Wellington
People doing things for others, charities, non-profit organisations, voluntary groups, free events and information… all located in or operating in Wellington. The Wonderful World of the Windy Wellington Weird and Wacky World Wide Web is a links site about Wellington, for Wellingtonians, containing sites based in Wellington.
- Transport
- Campaign For A Better City Inc. (CBC)
CBC actively promotes the idea of Wellington as a living city. They work to ensure that Wellington is a diverse, vibrant and safe place to live, work, play and learn. Their major campaign is stopping the Te Aro motorway. Home of Car Conscious and Wellington United.
- Carpooltogether
This site is set up to help you connect with other commuters travelling in the same direction.
- Cycle Aware Wellington
Wellington regional cycle advocacy group.
- Cycling Advocates’ Network (CAN)
New Zealand group that represents members’ interests to local and national authorities; coordinates the activities of local groups; and shares ideas, experiences, and resources.
- Federated Mountain Clubs of NZ
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- GAIN (Gully Alternatives and Information Network)
Formed in June 2000 to oppose the construction of Transmission Gully, to inform people of the less-published facts about the proposed motorway, and to suggest alternative solutions.
- Hutt Valley Tramping Club
Encourages and facilitates tramping, climbing, mountaineering, skiing, biking, and similar outdoor sports. The club also organises courses such as bush craft, outdoor first aid, river crossing, mountain craft, skiing, and leadership.
- Living Streets Aotearoa
Works to advocate for and to develop pedestrian-friendly communities throughout New Zealand, and to promote the social, environmental and economic benefits of walking as a means of transport and recreation.
- Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park
Top quality and popular area with tracks from easy to expert.
Contact: Kennett Brothers
Phone: 499 6376
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- No SUV NZ/Aus
Australasia’s unofficial anti-SUV (4X4) campaign, dedicated to halting the latest trend in consumer insanity: Driving four wheel drive light trucks (urban assault vehicles) about our city streets.
- point.click.ride
Wellington region bus and train routes and timetables from the Wellington Regional Council, Kaunihera ā Rohe o Te Whanga-Nui-a-Tara.
- Ride Info NZ
Looking to share transport to and from work or just need a once off carpool—this is the site for you. A free to use site for New Zealand that promotes car pooling by allowing you to advertise or request transport.
- Ridewell
Free timetable information on buses and trains.
Phone: 801 7000
- Telework New Zealand
Provides information and strategies for companies, communities, and individuals, about working from home by ‘telecommuting’.
- Transit NZ "Cycling Champion"
The person to contact about cycling issues on Wellington State Highways.
Contact: Stanley Chesterfield
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- Transport 2000 NZ
A lobby group dedicated to pushing for environmentally sustainable transport policies in New Zealand. They oppose the encouragement given to car-dependency by local and central government. They want to end the ‘unlevel playing field’ which encourages the growth of car and truck traffic while more environmentally-friendly modes are discriminated against and starved of resources. They advocate city development which encourages public transport, cycling, and walking.
- Tranz Metro Wellington Information
Train timetables.
- Transport on Resources Page
See the Transport category on our Resources page for information about environmentally friendly methods of transport.
- Transport on Retail Page
See the Transport category on our Retail page for companies selling electric cars, etc.
List last updated 2005-09-04. New items in the preceding 30 days are (marked) as such. For suggestions or corrections, please contact the web master.