Topic

Conservation

This page contains different parts of laws about Conservation, within the topic of Environment and resources.

Important laws about Conservation

Conservation Act 1987

Protecting New Zealand's Special Places and Things

Conservation Act 1987

The name and start date of the Conservation Act 1987 law

1: Short Title and commencement

Conservation Act 1987

What special words mean in the Conservation Act 1987

2: Interpretation

Conservation Act 1987

The government must follow this law too

3: Act to bind the Crown

Conservation Act 1987

Following the Treaty of Waitangi principles in New Zealand's conservation law

4: Act to give effect to Treaty of Waitangi

Conservation Act 1987

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

5: Department of Conservation

Conservation Act 1987

The Department of Conservation's jobs are to protect and care for New Zealand's special places and things.

6: Functions of Department

Conservation Act 1987

New Zealand creates a group to help protect the environment.

6A: New Zealand Conservation Authority established

Conservation Act 1987

What the New Zealand Conservation Authority does to help protect nature in New Zealand.

6B: Functions of Authority

Conservation Act 1987

What the New Zealand Conservation Authority is allowed to do to carry out its job.

6C: Powers of Authority

Conservation Act 1987

Who can be on the New Zealand Conservation Authority team

6D: Membership

Conservation Act 1987

The Conservation Authority's yearly report to the Minister about its work and decisions.

6E: Annual report

More laws about Conservation

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