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Reserves Act 1977 (No. 66 of 1977).

Country/Territory
New Zealand
Document type
Legislation
Date
1977 (2017)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to consolidate and amend certain enactments of the Parliament of New Zealand relating to public reserves, to make further provision for their acquisition, control, management, maintenance, preservation (including the protection of the natural environment), development, and use, and to make provision for public access to the coastline and the countryside.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area Wild fauna Wild flora Ecosystem preservation Management/conservation Authorization/permit Classification/declassification Grazing Institution Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act entered into force on 1 April 1978.
Abstract

The main goals of this Act, consisting of 5 Parts and 4 Schedules, are to: provide for the preservation and management of areas of New Zealand possessing special features or values such as recreational use, wildlife habitat, etc.; ensure, as far as possible, the preservation of representative natural ecosystems or landscapes and the survival of indigenous species of rare flora and fauna; and ensure, as far as practicable, the preservation of access for the public to the coastline, islands, lakeshore and riverbanks, and to encourage the protection and preservation of the natural character of these areas.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.govt.nz

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Huka Falls Scenic Reserve Bylaws, 1995.

Legislation | New Zealand | 1995 (2009)

Keyword: Protected area, Ecosystem preservation, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Glory Cove Scenic Reserve Bylaws, 2005.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2005 (2005)

Keyword: Protected area, Ecosystem preservation, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Northland Reserves Bylaws, 2007.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2007

Keyword: Protected area, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Ecosystem preservation, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Pupu Springs Scenic Reserve Bylaws, 2007.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2007

Keyword: Protected area, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Ecosystem preservation, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Reserves Amendment Act, 2005.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2005

Keyword: Protected area, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Management/conservation, Institution

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