An amenity area is a type of
New Zealand protected area.
Under the
Conservation Act 1987
The Conservation Act 1987 is New Zealand's principal act concerning the conservation of indigenous biodiversity. The Act established the Department of Conservation (who administer the Act) and Fish and Game, and complements the National Parks ...
, designated Amenity Areas must legally be managed so:
* its indigenous natural resources and its historic resources are protected
* it contributes to and allow for people to appreciate its indigenous natural resources and its historic resources
* it fosters the recreational features of the area.
Land Information New Zealand
Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) is the public service department of New Zealand charged with geographical information and surveying functions as well as handling land titles, and managing Crown land and property. The minist ...
lists 16 amenity areas on its website, all in the
West Coast Region
The West Coast ( mi, Te Tai Poutini, lit=The Coast of Poutini, the Taniwha) is a region of New Zealand on the west coast of the South Island that is administered by the West Coast Regional Council, and is known co-officially as Te Tai Poutini. ...
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Lake Hanlon Amenity Area
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Inangahua West Amenity Area
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Waiuta Amenity Area
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Craigieburn Amenity Area
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Ahaura Road Amenity Area
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Nelson Creek Amenity Area
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Ahaura River East Amenity Area
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Lake Hochstetter Amenity Area
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Lake Ahaura Amenity Area
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Lake Haupiri Amenity Area
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Woods Creek Amenity Area
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Revell Terrace Amenity Area
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Three Mile Amenity Area
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Dillmanstown Amenity Area
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Shamrock Creek Amenity Area
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Milltown Amenity Area
References
{{Protected areas of New Zealand
Protected areas of New Zealand
Lists of tourist attractions in New Zealand
New Zealand environment-related lists