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Conservation Act.

Country/Territory
New Zealand
Document type
Legislation
Date
1987 (1996)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Acts of New Zealand, WWW.
Subject
Environment gen., Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Protected area Institution Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing authorization Traditional rights/customary rights Non-commercial fishing Inland fisheries Management/conservation Hunting/capture Dangerous animal/harmful animal
Geographical area
Oceania
Abstract

The aim of this Act is to promote the conservation of New Zealand's natural and historic resources, and for that purpose to establish a Department of Conservation. The widespread functions of the Department are listed in article 6 and they cover land, freshwater and recreational fisheries and habitats, natural and historic resources generally. The Act also creates the New Zealand Conservation Authority whose functions and powers include advising the Minister on general policy prepared under a se

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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