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How many, if any, active investigations for breaches of the Wildlife Act does the Department currently have ongoing?

Answered Question 289 (2026)
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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • How many, if any, active investigations for breaches of the Wildlife Act does the Department currently have ongoing?

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

Answer

The Department of Conservation advises that there are currently 60 active investigations relating to alleged breaches of the Wildlife Act 1953.