New Zealand Department of Conservation

The New Zealand government agency responsible for conserving the country’s natural and historic heritage, managing public conservation lands and waters, and protecting native species.

National parks of New Zealand: Protected areas established to preserve New Zealand’s natural landscapes and provide for public enjoyment. The department manages national parks and their conservation and visitor services.
Conservation Act 1987: New Zealand legislation establishing the Department of Conservation and setting its central functions. It provides the department’s core statutory mandate and administrative framework.
New Zealand Forest Service: A former government agency responsible for managing New Zealand’s state forests. Its conservation and land-management functions helped shape the new department in 1987.
New Zealand conservation estate: Public land and waters managed primarily for conservation and recreation in New Zealand. The department’s management decisions shape the condition and uses of much of this estate.
New Zealand marine reserves: Areas of New Zealand’s coastal waters where extracting marine life is generally prohibited. The department administers marine reserves under the Marine Reserves Act.
Conservation boards of New Zealand: Regional statutory bodies that advise on conservation management and plans in New Zealand. They provide local advice to the department and participate in planning processes.
New Zealand Wildlife Service: A former government service responsible for wildlife protection and management in New Zealand. Its wildlife responsibilities were transferred to the department at its formation.
New Zealand’s biodiversity crisis: The decline and extinction risk facing many of New Zealand’s native species and ecosystems. The department’s priorities and resources directly affect responses to these losses.
Kākāpō recovery: A conservation programme to rebuild populations of the critically endangered, flightless kākāpō. The department coordinates the intensive management of this threatened native parrot.
New Zealand Conservation Authority: A national statutory body that advises the government and approves specified conservation strategies. It oversees strategic planning and advises the minister on conservation matters.

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