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New Zealand - 4 million careful owners.

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Burning rubbish isn't a solution - it pollutes the air and may release toxic substances. Composting and recycling are healthier options for you, your neighbours and the environment.

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From the mountains to the sea, from the forests to the cities, from the places to the people - New Zealand is special.

Our beautiful environment not only defines who we are, but generates tourism, supports our diverse plant and animal life, and sustains our economy. We can all help protect New Zealand’s environment by making changes in the way we lead our lives and participate in our communities.

Explore this website and become one of the 4 million careful owners your country needs and deserves.

You can also find out more about New Zealand's environment by reading a free copy of 'Gentle Footprints:Boots 'n' All' . It's an easy read and gives you plenty to talk to your friends about on a range of environmental topics.

New Zealand. A valuable body of water.

Fresh water is vital to our lifestyle, our identity and our economy. Yet we often take it for granted and expect it to be there forever.

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Water Stories:
Andy Palmer

For three generations my family has farmed, hunted and fished this land. As kids my brothers and I spent hours swimming, fishing and eeling in this creek. It was famous for its trout and salmon...

Read Andy's story >

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