Tag: public_conservation_land
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Greenpeace Aotearoa Calls for Rejection of Conservation Amendment Bill
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 GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyEnvironmentClimate ChangeLegalSocial Issues Greenpeace AotearoaConservation Amendment BillPublic Conservation LandTe Tiriti o WaitangiCommercial ExploitationDepartment of ConservationEnvironmental IssuesGreenpeace
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Greenpeace Map Highlights New Zealand Conservation Land at Risk from Government Bill and Mining Push
An interactive map by Greenpeace Aotearoa shows New Zealand's conservation land, including National Parks, is at risk from a government bill that could open it to commercial exploitation and mining for 'critical minerals'.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyEnvironmentLegal Conservation Amendment BillGreenpeace AotearoaMiningPublic Conservation LandNational ParksCritical MineralsGreenpeace
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Luxon Government Proposes Sweeping Changes to Conservation Act, Opening 60% of Public Land to Commercial Use
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 GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsEconomyEnvironmentClimate ChangeLegal Conservation Amendment BillLuxon GovernmentPublic conservation landCommercial exploitationDepartment of Conservation (DOC)MiningGreenpeace