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7: Other matters
or “This law tells people in charge to think about important things like caring for nature, using resources wisely, and keeping the environment healthy when making decisions.”
You could also call this:

“Recognising and considering Māori rights and values when making decisions about New Zealand's natural resources”

When you use, develop, or protect natural and physical resources, you need to think about the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi (Te Tiriti o Waitangi). This applies to everyone who has a job or makes decisions under this law. The Treaty of Waitangi is an important agreement between Māori and the New Zealand government. You can learn more about the Treaty here.

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or “Rules about how you can and can't use land to protect the environment”
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Part 2 Purpose and principles

8Treaty of Waitangi

  1. In achieving the purpose of this Act, all persons exercising functions and powers under it, in relation to managing the use, development, and protection of natural and physical resources, shall take into account the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi (Te Tiriti o Waitangi).