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Conservation Act 1987 (No. 65 of 1987).

Country/Territory
New Zealand
Document type
Legislation
Date
1987 (2022)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to promote the conservation of New Zealand’s natural and historic resources, and for that purpose to establish a Department of Conservation.
Subject
Environment gen., Fisheries, Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Protected area Institution Wetlands Cultural heritage Ecosystem preservation Education Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing authorization Traditional rights/customary rights Non-commercial fishing Inland fisheries Authorization/permit Water conservation zone Sustainable development Management/conservation Hunting/capture Dangerous animal/harmful animal Protection of habitats
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 1 April 1987.
Abstract

This Act aims to promote the conservation of natural and historic resources of New Zealand and provides for the establishment of the Department of Conservation.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.govt.nz

References - Legislation

Amends

Freshwater Fish Farming Regulations 1983.

Legislation | New Zealand | 1983 (2011)

Keyword: Aquaculture, Processing/handling, Internal trade, Freshwater pollution, Standards, Fish products, Data collection/reporting, Fish disease, Offences/penalties, Institution, Animal health, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Freshwater Fisheries Regulations 1983.

Legislation | New Zealand | 1983 (2016)

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishing authorization, Processing/handling, Fishing gear/fishing method, Alien species, Protected fishing area, Offences/penalties, Waterworks, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Taupo Fishing Regulations 1983.

Legislation | New Zealand | 1983

Keyword: Institution, Inland fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Processing/handling, Registration, Internal trade, Crustaceans, Enforcement/compliance, Fishery management and conservation, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Whitebait Fishing (West Coast) Regulations, 1994.

Legislation | New Zealand | 1994 (2000)

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Freshwater fishes, Mesh, Seasons, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Whitebait Fishing Regulations, 1994.

Legislation | New Zealand | 1994 (1995)

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Freshwater fishes, Mesh, Seasons, Inland fisheries, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sports Fish Licences, Fees, and Forms Notice, 2012.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2010

Keyword: Non-commercial fishing, Authorization/permit, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sports Fish Licences, Fees, and Forms Notice 2015.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2015

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Non-commercial fishing, Allocation/quota, Royalties/fees, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Whitebait Fishing Regulations 2021 (LI 2021/180).

Legislation | New Zealand | 2021 (2021)

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Freshwater fishes, Mesh, Seasons, Inland fisheries, Protection of species, Bycatch, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sports Fish Licences, Fees, and Forms Notice 2021.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2021

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Non-commercial fishing, Allocation/quota, Royalties/fees, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Fishing charge, Fishing authorization

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sports Fish Licences, Fees, and Forms Notice 2017.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2017

Keyword: Non-commercial fishing, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Conservation Amendment Act 2003.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2003

Keyword: Protected area, Management/conservation, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Conservation Amendment Act, 2004.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2004

Keyword: Freshwater fishes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Conservation Amendment Act 2005.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2005

Keyword: Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Act 2000 (Act No. 1 of 2000).

Legislation | New Zealand | 2000 (2010)

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Wetlands, Ecosystem preservation, Marine protected areas, Protected area, Management/conservation, Institution, Cultural heritage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Conservation Amendment Act 2001 (No. 59 of 2001).

Legislation | New Zealand | 2001

Keyword: Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Conservation Amendment Act 1998 (No. 33 of 1998).

Legislation | New Zealand | 1998

Keyword: Policy/planning, Seasons, Non-commercial fishing, Fishery management and conservation, Hunting/capture

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Conservation Amendment Act 1999 (No. 30 of 1999).

Legislation | New Zealand | 1999

Keyword: Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Conservation Amendment Act 2000 (No. 56 of 2000).

Legislation | New Zealand | 2000

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Tutae-Ka-Wetoweto Forest Act 2001 (No. 48 of 2001).

Legislation | New Zealand | 2001 (2007)

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Contract/agreement, Traditional rights/customary rights

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Conservation (Indigenous Freshwater Fish) Amendment Act 2019.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2019

Keyword: Freshwater fishes, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Seasons, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Non-commercial fishing, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Forests (West Coast Accord) Act 2000 (2000 No 45).

Legislation | New Zealand | 2000

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX