National Water Conservation (Lake Ellesmere) Order, 1990. Country/Territory New Zealand Document type Regulation Date 1991 (2007) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Inland waters Water conservation zone Protection of habitats Management/conservation Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Oceania, South Pacific Entry into force notes This Order enters into force 28 days after the date of its notification in the Gazette. Abstract This Order declares that Lake Ellesmere provides an outstanding wildlife habitat. Full text English Website www.legislation.govt.nz References - Legislation Implements Water and Soil Conservation Act 1967. Legislation | New Zealand | 1968 (1985) Keyword: Protected area, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Water conservation zone, Authorization/permit, Water quality standards, Freshwater pollution, Water rights, Institution, Access-to-information, Basin/catchment/watershed, Water abstraction, Effluent waste water/discharge, Servitude, Court/tribunal, Waterworks, Pollution control, Inland waters Source: FAO, FAOLEX