This law is about how we use land, air, and water. You will learn about the rules for using these things. The law wants to make sure we use them in a good way. The law talks about the use of land. This includes what you can do on land and what you cannot do. You need to follow the rules so we can take care of the land. The law also talks about the use of air and water. This includes what you can do in the air and in the water. You have to follow the rules so we can keep the air and water clean. The law is trying to make the rules for using land, air, and water clearer. This will help you understand what you can and cannot do. The law wants to help us take care of the land, air, and water so we can use them for a long time.
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"This explains what the law is called and when it starts to work."
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This Act is administered by the Ministry for the Environment.
An Act to restate and reform the law relating to the use of land, air, and water
