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Conservation Act 1987

Establishment and functions of Department of Conservation

5: Department of Conservation

You could also call this:

"The government team that helps protect New Zealand's environment and natural resources."

The government has set up a department called the Department of Conservation. You will find that this department is controlled by a Minister. The Department of Conservation is a part of the government and is responsible for helping to protect New Zealand's environment and natural resources.

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Part 2Establishment and functions of Department of Conservation

5Department of Conservation

  1. There is hereby established a department of State to be known as the Department of Conservation, which shall be under the control of the Minister.