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Natural Environment Bill

Key roles - Functions and powers of central and local government - Minister of Conservation

220: Minister of Conservation to has powers of regional council

You could also call this:

"The Minister of Conservation has extra powers to care for some special islands."

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The Minister of Conservation may have the same powers as a regional council for certain islands. You can think of these powers like the ones a regional council has for the coastal marine area. The Minister may also have the same powers as a territorial authority for these islands. The islands include the Kermadec Islands, the Snares Islands, the Bounty Islands, the Antipodes Islands, the Auckland Islands, Campbell Island, and the islands near Campbell Island. These powers are extra and do not replace the Minister's other responsibilities and duties. The Minister already has some responsibilities and duties, and this section adds more.

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Part 5Key roles
Functions and powers of central and local government: Minister of Conservation

220Minister of Conservation to has powers of regional council

  1. The Minister of Conservation may exercise, in respect of the islands specified in subsection (2)the powers and responsibilities, that—

  2. a regional council has in respect of the coastal marine area; and
    1. a territorial authority has in respect of the islands.

      1. The islands referred to in subsection (1) are—

      2. the Kermadec Islands:
        1. the Snares Islands:
          1. the Bounty Islands:
            1. the Antipodes Islands:
              1. the Auckland Islands:
                1. Campbell Island:
                  1. the islands adjacent to Campbell Island.

                    1. The responsibilities, duties, and powers conferred on the Minister of Conservation by this section are in addition to the responsibilities, duties, and powers conferred on that Minister by this Act.