The New Zealand Conservation Authority / Te Pou Atawhai Taiao O Aotearoa is an independent statutory body that advises the
Minister of Conservation and
Director-General of Conservation on conservation issues of national importance.
Role
Its stated mission is:
:"To ensure for the people of New Zealand, that the richness of
New Zealand
New Zealand ( mi, Aotearoa ) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and over 700 smaller islands. It is the sixth-largest island count ...
's natural and cultural heritage is valued, restored, maintained, and cared for by all, in order to enhance our
environment
Environment most often refers to:
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* Natural environment, all living and non-living things occurring naturally
* Biophysical environment, the physical and biological factors along with their chemical interactions that affect an organism or ...
and quality of life."
History
Authority members
The Authority has 13 members appointed with consultation from different members of the Government.
Two are appointed after consultation with the Minister of Māori Affairs, two after consultation with the Minister of Tourism and one after consultation with the Minister of Local Government.
Chair
* Dame Kerry Prendergast (Acting) (2018-2019)
* Edward Ellison (2019-current), a sheep farmer and former deputy kaiwhakahaere (administrator) of
Te Runanga o Ngāi Tahu (TRoNT).
References
External links
Official websiteat the Department of Conservation
Nature conservation organisations based in New Zealand
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