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Conservation Act 1987

Miscellaneous

28: Resources other than land

You could also call this:

“The Minister can buy and look after important things like animals and plants to help the environment, and get rid of things they no longer need.”

The Minister can buy things like animals, plants, or old things that are not land if they think it will help keep New Zealand’s natural environment safe. You can think of this like a big collection of things that are important to New Zealand. The Minister can look after these things to keep them safe.

The Minister can also get rid of things they do not need anymore if they think it is a good idea. They might get rid of something if they do not need it to help the environment, or if getting rid of it will help them get something else that is more important for the environment. This way, the Minister can make sure they are using their resources in the best way possible.

If the Minister wants to get rid of something special to New Zealand, like a native animal or plant, or an old thing, they have to tell the public first. They also have to follow the rules in section 49 when they do this. This helps make sure that everyone knows what is happening and that the Minister is making good decisions.

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Part 6 Miscellaneous

28Resources other than land

  1. If satisfied that the acquisition of any natural or historic resource other than an interest in land is conducive to conservation generally, the Minister may, by agreement, acquire it for conservation purposes; and, subject to this Act, it shall thereafter be held for those purposes.

  2. Subject to subsection (3), the Minister may dispose of any natural or historic resource other than an interest in land if satisfied that—

  3. it is not required for conservation purposes; or
    1. its disposal is desirable in order to enable or facilitate the acquisition for conservation purposes of some other natural resource.

      1. Before disposing of any indigenous natural resource or historic resource other than an interest in land, the Minister shall give public notice of intention to do so; and section 49 shall apply accordingly.

      Notes
      • Section 28(3): amended, on , by section 31 of the Conservation Amendment Act 1996 (1996 No 1).