Contrary to Conservation Board recommendations, huts owned by Routeburn Walks Ltd, foreground, can now cater for 40 people. Photo: Christoph Strässler/Creative Commons
As Conservation Boards around the country are reappointed this month, Barbara Morris ask whether they are serving their purpose ‘The board of the time had felt conned and marginalised when DOC overturned the plan by making the concession decision. The board expressed its discomfort …’. Thus the ex-chairperson of the Otago Conservation Board commented […]
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