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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.

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