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 Full text English 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