We want to ensure that our site is as widely accessible to our users through different devices and browsers, so if you have any problems or difficulties using this site please let us know by emailing webmaster@mfe.govt.nz.
Using the site without a mouse
This website can be used without a mouse. The following shortcut keys have been set up to take you to commonly used pages or to bypass navigational links on the pages.
To use a shortcut key hold down the Alt key (PC) or Control key (Mac) and then the relevant key from the table below. In some browsers you may have to press enter to confirm your choice.
| Key | Function |
|---|---|
| 0 | Accessibility information for this site (this page) |
| 1 | Home page |
| 3 | Search |
| 9 | Contact us |
| [ | Go to beginning of main content |
| / | Go to newzealand.govt.nz |
Adjusting the text size
This site has been designed so that you are able to adjust the size of the text on screen.
| Browser | Method |
|---|---|
| Internet Explorer 5+ |
On a PC, select the View menu, then Text Size, and then your chosen size. On a Mac, select the View menu, then Text Zoom, and then your chosen percentage. |
| Netscape 6+ and Mozilla |
On a PC, hold down Ctrl and press + or - to alter the text size. On a Mac, select the View menu, then Text Zoom, and then your chosen percentage. |
| Netscape 4 |
On a PC, hold down Ctrl and press [ or ] to alter the text size. On a Mac, hold down Command (Apple) and Shift and press [ or ] to alter the text size. |
Accessing documents
Most information on this website is provided as standard web pages (HTML format). When linking to information on other websites we endeavour to link to standard web pages. If this is not possible we may link directly to a PDF or Word document. These links will include the document format and file size in the link text.
If you have difficulty accessing any information that is not a standard web page, please email our webmaster to discuss alternative access options, including the possibility of having the document converted to standard web pages (HTML) or made available through other means. Please include details of the information you want to access and the difficulty you are having.
RSS feeds
RSS stands for 'Really Simple Syndication', and is a way of getting updates about information you're interested in (e.g. News about a specific topic) without having to regularly visit the Sustainability website. Instead, you use news reader software that regularly checks the Sustainability's news feed(s) to see if there is new news for you. Using news reader software you can subscribe to as many RSS news feeds on as many sites as you like.
You can read a page on the BBC news website explaining RSS and news reader software in greater detail.
If you have any queries about the Ministry's RSS feeds, please email webmaster@mfe.govt.nz.
