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What approvals or consents, if any, did the Department of Conservation permit at Pukepuke Lagoon?

Answered Question 14078 (2026)
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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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  • What approvals or consents, if any, did the Department of Conservation permit at Pukepuke Lagoon?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The Department of Conservation has approved a range of concession applications that authorise different types of activities within the Pukepuke Lagoon area. A number of these concessions are national in scope, with a low likelihood of any activity occurring at Pukepuke Lagoon itself, for example, WARO (Wild Animal Recovery Operations). There are currently 11 active concessions that are in place at Pukepuke Lagoon: three relating to lizard surveys, five for research and collection activities, one for pest animal trapping, and two for water monitoring and management. Please refer to the attached table.

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