Reserves Act 1977 (No. 66 of 1977). Country/Territory New Zealand Document type Legislation Date 1977 (2017) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn 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