| New
Zealand Environment Care Code |
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Protect
Plants and Animals
Treat New Zealand's forests and birds with care and respect.
They are unique and often rare.
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Remove
Rubbish
Litter is unattractive, harmful to wildlife and can increase
vermin and disease. Plan your visits to reduce rubbish, and
carry out what you carry in. |
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Bury
Toilet Waste
In areas without toilet facilities, bury your toilet waste in
a shallow hole well away from waterways, tracks, campsites,
and huts. |
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Keep
Streams and Lakes Clean
When cleaning and washing, take the water and wash well away
from the water source. Because soaps and detergents are harmful
to water-life, drain used water into the soil to allow it to
be filtered. If you suspect the water may be contaminated, either
boil it for at least 3 minutes, or filter it, or chemically
treat it. |
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Take
Care with Fires
Portable fuel stoves are less harmful to the environment
and are more efficient than fires. If you do use a fire, keep
it small, use only dead wood and make sure it is out by dousing
it with water and checking the ashes before leaving. |
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Camp
Carefully
When camping, leave no trace of your visit. |
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Keep
to the Track
By keeping to the track, where one exists, you lessen the chance
of damaging fragile plants. |
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Consider
Others
People visit the back country and rural areas for many reasons.
Be considerate of other visitors who also have a right to enjoy
the natural environment. |
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Respect
Our Cultural Heritage
Many places in New Zealand have a spiritual and historical significance.
Treat these places with consideration and respect. |
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Enjoy
Your Visit
Enjoy your outdoor experience. Take a last look before leaving
an area; will the next visitor know you have been there? |
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| New
Zealand Water Care Code |
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Find
out First -
Find out and follow the regulations governing recreational use
of waterways and access. They are designed to minimise conflict
between users and protect everyone's health and safety. |
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Stay
on Established Tracks and Use Existing Facilities
By using existing facilities, where these are provided,
you run less chance of disturbing wildlife and damaging riverbanks
and foreshores. |
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Take
Care of Your Gear
Careless use of equipment can harm wildlife and other users.
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Remove
Rubbish
Litter is unattractive, harmful to wildlife and pollutes
water. Plan your visit to reduce rubbish, and carry out what
you carry in. |
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Dispose
of Toilet Waste Properly
Improper disposal of toilet waste can contaminate water,
damage the environment, and is culturally offensive. Use disposal
facilities where provided or bury waste in a shallow hole at
least 50 metres away from waterways. |
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Be
Careful with Chemicals
Use chemicals sparingly, and refuel with care. Dispose of
cooking and washing water well away from the source. |
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Respect
Our Cultural Heritage
Many New Zealand waterways have special cultural, spiritual
or historical values. Treat these places with consideration
and respect.
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Take
Only the Food You Need
When taking food from the sea or freshwater don't overdo
it. Sustain life in our waterways by taking only what you
need and no more than the legal limit.
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Consider
Plants and Animals
Remember we are only visitors to water environments. Other
animal and plant species live there all the time.
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Consider
Other People
Respect other visitors ... everyone has the right to enjoy
the environment in safety.
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