Useful Online Planning Resources

Find out what New Zealanders are doing about climate change

Landcare Management

Ministry of the Environment - Every Day Guide to the Resource Management Act

Resource Management Act Guide - Environmental Defence Society

This is a series of guides about everyday matters under the RMA. Individual booklets are available to read, download or order by clicking on the links. A boxed set of all 13 booklets, plus the CD-ROM is also available.

The Queen Elizabeth II National Trust

The National Trust was established by the Queen Elizabeth the Second National Trust Act 1977, "to encourage and promote the provision, protection and enhancement of open space for the benefit and enjoyment of the people of New Zealand". If you would like to know more about the National Trust click here.

The New Zealand Historic Places Trust

The New Zealand Historic Places Trust is the country's leading heritage agency whose mission is to keep New Zealand's heritage places alive and useful. The Trust's activities relate to the recognition, protection and promotion of New Zealand's historic and cultural heritage.

The Significant Natural Areas Fund

Significant Natural Areas Fund - Criteria and Guidelines

Significant Natural Areas Fund - Application Form

The Significant Natural Areas Fund provides grants of up to $5000 to individuals and groups to protect significant indigenous vegetation and significant habitats of indigenous fauna.

Applications for funding are invited during the period 26 May to 20 June 2008, and can be made by downloading the criteria, guidelines and application form above and sending to the Timaru District Council, PO Box 522, Timaru.

If you have any queries or require assistance with completion of the form, please contact the duty Council Planner on 03 687 7271 or the District Planner on 03 687 7299 or enquiry@timdc.govt.nz