The New Zealand Conservation Authority / Te Pou Atawhai Taiao O Aotearoa is an independent statutory body that advises the Minister of Conservation and Director-General of Conservation on conservation issues of national importance.[1]

Role

Its stated mission is:

"To ensure for the people of New Zealand, that the richness of New Zealand's natural and cultural heritage is valued, restored, maintained, and cared for by all, in order to enhance our environment and quality of life."[2]

History

Authority members

The Authority has 13 members appointed with consultation from different members of the Government.[1] Two are appointed after consultation with the Minister of Māori Affairs, two after consultation with the Minister of Tourism and one after consultation with the Minister of Local Government.[1]

Chair

  • Dame Kerry Prendergast (Acting) (2018-2019)[3]
  • Edward Ellison (2019-current), a sheep farmer and former deputy kaiwhakahaere (administrator) of Te Runanga o Ngāi Tahu (TRoNT).[3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Cheyne, Christine (February 2016). "Reinvigorating the Vision: conservation boards' role in 21st-century nature conservation". Policy Quarterly. 12 (1): 60–69.
  2. ↑ "Role of NZCA". www.doc.govt.nz. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
  3. 1 2 "New Conservation Authority Chairperson announced". The Beehive. 29 January 2019. Archived from the original on 9 February 2019. Retrieved 23 November 2020.


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