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Wildlife Act 1953 (No. 31 of 1953).

Country/Territory
New Zealand
Document type
Legislation
Date
1953 (2018)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the protection and control of wild animals and birds, the regulation of game shooting seasons, and the constitution and powers of acclimatisation societies.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Ecosystem preservation Management/conservation Seasons Protected area Hunting authorization/permit Institution Hunting/capture Wild fauna Dangerous animal/harmful animal Offences/penalties Cartilaginous fishes Protection of habitats Birds Game Protection of species International trade Trade in species
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 1 April 1954.
Abstract

This Act is composed of 73 sections and 10 Schedules. The principal aim of the Act is to provide for the protection and control of wild animals and birds, the regulation of game shooting seasons, and the constitution and powers of Fish and Game Councils.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.govt.nz

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Wildlife (White Pointer Shark) Order, 2007.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2007

Keyword: Marine fishes, Cartilaginous fishes, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife Sanctuary (Motunau Island) Order, 1969.

Legislation | New Zealand | 1969 (2005)

Keyword: Protected area, Wild fauna, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Community management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife Sanctuary (Whangamata Islands) Order, 1976.

Legislation | New Zealand | 1976 (2005)

Keyword: Protected area, Wild fauna, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Community management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife Sanctuary (Aldermen Islands) Order, 1965.

Legislation | New Zealand | 1965 (1987)

Keyword: Protected area, Wild fauna, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Community management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife Sanctuary (Sulphur Point, Lake Rotorua) Order, 1964.

Legislation | New Zealand | 1964 (1987)

Keyword: Protected area, Wild fauna, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Community management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife Sanctuary (White Rocks, Duffers Reef, and Sentinel Rock) Order, 1966.

Legislation | New Zealand | 1966 (1987)

Keyword: Protected area, Wild fauna, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Community management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hawksbury Lagoon Wildlife Refuge Order, 1974.

Legislation | New Zealand | 1974 (2009)

Keyword: Protected area, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hart’s Creek Wildlife Refuge Order, 1973.

Legislation | New Zealand | 1973 (2009)

Keyword: Protected area, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Lake Rotorua (Motutara) Wildlife Refuge Order, 1993.

Legislation | New Zealand | 1993 (2009)

Keyword: Protected area, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Lakes Orakai, Tutira and Waikopiro Wildlife Refuge Order 1973.

Legislation | New Zealand | 1973 (2007)

Keyword: Protected area, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Lake Rotomahana Wildlife Refuge Order, 1967.

Legislation | New Zealand | 1967 (1987)

Keyword: Protected area, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Lake Grasmere Wildlife Refuge Order, 1968.

Legislation | New Zealand | 1968 (1987)

Keyword: Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Buller River Mouth Wildlife Refuge Order 1973.

Legislation | New Zealand | 1973 (2007)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife Sanctuary (Gannet Island) Order, 1980.

Legislation | New Zealand | 1980 (2005)

Keyword: Protected area, Wild fauna, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Community management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife Sanctuary (Karewa Island) Order, 1965.

Legislation | New Zealand | 1965 (1987)

Keyword: Protected area, Wild fauna, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Community management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife Sanctuary (Mokohinau Islands) Order, 1965.

Legislation | New Zealand | 1965 (1987)

Keyword: Protected area, Wild fauna, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Community management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife Sanctuary (Trio Islands) Order, 1965.

Legislation | New Zealand | 1965 (1987)

Keyword: Protected area, Wild fauna, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Community management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife Sanctuary (Otamatou Rocks) Order, 1965.

Legislation | New Zealand | 1965 (2005)

Keyword: Protected area, Wild fauna, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Community management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife Sanctuary (The Brother Islands) Order, 1970.

Legislation | New Zealand | 1970 (1987)

Keyword: Protected area, Wild fauna, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Community management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife Sanctuary (Taiaroa Head Foreshore) Order, 1979.

Legislation | New Zealand | 1979 (1987)

Keyword: Protected area, Wild fauna, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Community management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Game Licences, Fees, and Forms Notice 2012.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2012

Keyword: Game, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting authorization/permit fee

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife (Black Shag and Little Shag) Notice, 2012.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2012

Keyword: Management/conservation, Wild fauna, Birds, Hunting/capture

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife (Australasian Harrier) Notice, 2012.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2012

Keyword: Management/conservation, Wild fauna, Birds, Hunting/capture

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife (Mute Swan) Notice, 2012.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2012

Keyword: Management/conservation, Wild fauna, Birds, Hunting/capture

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife Regulations, 1955.

Legislation | New Zealand | 1955 (2005)

Keyword: Management/conservation, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Wild fauna, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit, Marking/identification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife (Farming of Unprotected Wildlife) Regulations, 1985.

Legislation | New Zealand | 1985 (2007)

Keyword: Protection of species, Wild fauna, Keeping of live animals, Ranching/captive breeding, Authorization/permit, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife (Chatham Islands) Notice 2015.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2015

Keyword: Management/conservation, Wild fauna, Birds, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Game Licences, Fees, and Forms Notice 2019.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2019

Keyword: Game, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Royalties/fees, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Game Licences, Fees, and Forms Notice 2018.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2018

Keyword: Game, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Fisheries Act 1996 (No. 88 of 1996).

Legislation | New Zealand | 1996 (2021)

Keyword: Framework law, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Tax/levy, Foreign fishing, Traditional rights/customary rights, Aquaculture, Total allowable catch, Landing, Dispute settlement, Transshipment, Fishery management and conservation, Enforcement/compliance, Allocation/quota, Offences/penalties, Institution, Inspection, Mariculture, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing authorization, High seas, Integrated management, Artisanal fishing, Authorization/permit, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife Order, 2010.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2010

Keyword: Management/conservation, Wild fauna, Protected area, Cartilaginous fishes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife (Basking Shark) Order, 2010.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2010

Keyword: Management/conservation, Marine fishes, Cartilaginous fishes, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX