Conservation Act 1987

Preliminary

4: Act to give effect to Treaty of Waitangi

You could also call this:

"Following the Treaty of Waitangi principles in New Zealand's conservation law"

This Act is interpreted and administered to follow the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. You can think of the Treaty of Waitangi as a very important agreement in New Zealand's history. When people make decisions using this Act, they must consider the Treaty of Waitangi principles.

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Part 1Preliminary

4Act to give effect to Treaty of Waitangi

  1. This Act shall so be interpreted and administered as to give effect to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.