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How many hectares of Department of Conservation land in each region of New Zealand are expected to be affected by the proposed changes to the Conservation Act, if any?

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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  • How many hectares of Department of Conservation land in each region of New Zealand are expected to be affected by the proposed changes to the Conservation Act, if any?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

Answer

The Conservation Amendment Bill introduces new national conservation settings that will apply across all public conservation land. The impact on any particular area will vary depending on factors such as the purposes for which the land is managed and any applicable Treaty settlement arrangements.