Last Modified: 30 November 2011
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Craft
Craft Corner
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Everything you wanted to know about crafting from World Book Online. |
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Eco-Living
| ConsumerBuild |
ConsumerBuild aims to provide clear, independent and up-to-date information to the public about building, buying, renovating and maintaining houses in New Zealand. |
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| Ecolabels and Sustainability Claims |
Directory developed by the New Zealand government to improve the availability of information about ecolabels and other sustainability indicators relevant to consumers, suppliers and other organisations. |
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| EECA |
Information aimed at encouraging, promoting and supporting the uptake of energy efficient initiatives and renewable energy in homes and businesses. |
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| Energy Wise |
This link encourages the wise use of energy. It includes an energy calculator to help you work out the costs of running your household appliances.
The site also advises on Government funding which is available to improve the energy efficiency of New Zealand homes.
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Gardening
bestgardening.com
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Magazine style website for New Zealand gardeners. |
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| HortiPlex |
An international database of plants with images - can be searched by common or botanical name.
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| NZ Gardens Online |
Garden information including a list of mail order nurseries and the plants they specialize in.
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| NZ Landcare Research |
NZ Native plant name database includes description, distribution and photographs.
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NZ Plant Conservation Network
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Provides information about native plants and their conservation in New Zealand.
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Royal NZ Institute of Horticulture
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Royal NZ Institute of Horticulture site includes a wide range of garden information including a Plant Doctor advice archive for over 650 topics.
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| Science Behind Your Garden |
NZ Crown Research scientists and consultants. Advice for home gardeners.
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