Tag: commercial_exploitation

Greenpeace Aotearoa Calls for Rejection of Conservation Amendment Bill

13 Jul 2026 3:32 p.m. · Source: Greenpeace Aotearoa

Greenpeace Aotearoa strongly opposes the Conservation Amendment Bill, citing concerns over potential land sales, increased commercial exploitation, undermining Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and reduced public oversight.

Politics and Government Business General Politics Economy Environment Climate Change Legal Social Issues Greenpeace Aotearoa Conservation Amendment Bill Public Conservation Land Te Tiriti o Waitangi Commercial Exploitation Department of Conservation Environmental Issues Greenpeace
Greenpeace Slams "Dog's Breakfast" Conservation Bill Consultation

2 Jul 2026 10:48 a.m. · Source: Greenpeace Aotearoa

Greenpeace Aotearoa slams the Government's "dog's breakfast" Conservation Amendment Bill consultation, citing confusion over proposed changes. They warn public land remains at risk from sale and commercial exploitation, urging the Bill's complete abandonment.

Politics and Government Business Science & Technology General Politics Environment Legal Social Issues Greenpeace Aotearoa Conservation Amendment Bill Environment Committee Public land Land sale Commercial exploitation Greenpeace
Luxon Government Proposes Sweeping Changes to Conservation Act, Opening 60% of Public Land to Commercial Use

4 Jun 2026 4:22 p.m. · Source: Greenpeace Aotearoa

The Luxon Government's proposed Conservation Amendment Bill could open 60% of New Zealand's public conservation land to sale and commercial exploitation, shifting DOC's mandate and limiting public input on critical land decisions.

Politics and Government Business Science & Technology General Politics Economy Environment Climate Change Legal Conservation Amendment Bill Luxon Government Public conservation land Commercial exploitation Department of Conservation (DOC)Mining Greenpeace