The government has released two public discussion documents on how New Zealand’s conservation estate is to be managed. Conservation Minister Tama Potaka said the proposals are intended to update the conservation system, better protect biodiversity, improve the management and sustainability of a growing tourism industry, reduce red tape for eco-tourism and business, and modernise conservation […]
About the author
Samantha Mythen
Walk Shorts writer Samantha Mythen is currently adventuring around the world, writing, hiking and cycling. She studied law but is now a journalist. She has worked for RNZ and freelanced for global publications, including Japan Today.
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