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About this site

This site has been developed by the Ministry for the Environment for New Zealand’s Four Million Careful Owners. It aims to give New Zealanders insights into issues such as climate change, water, rubbish and other environmental issues that we need to be aware of. It also provides a wide range of links to regional councils and other New Zealand community organisations, so that you can find out how to make a positive difference to the environment in your area.

We plan to evolve and expand this website over time, so make sure you keep visiting 4million.org.nz and tell your friends about it. Remember, as one of New Zealand’s four million careful owners, we want you to contribute to this website. Just email us your ideas or stories at info@4million.org.nz.

Tony's Story

Down here, you’d be forgiven for thinking we don’t have a problem with water. We have some of the most spectacular lakes and rivers in the world, but they can’t stay that way unless we treat them right.

Read Tony's story >

Did you know?

Each year 85,000 tonnes of sediment enters our streams, lakes, estuaries and harbours.

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