New priorities to protect future of conservation

The Government has introduced clear priorities to modernise Te Papa Atawhai - The Department of Conservation’s protection of our natural taonga.

The priorities are:

• Target investment into high-value conservation outcomes. Our mahi will identify and strengthen protection of high value conservation areas that deliver the best outcomes for biodiversity and recreation.

• Generate new revenue and recalibrate costs. We will strengthen conservation efforts by generating new revenue and improving outcomes from our investments in conservation.

• Strengthen relationships with Iwi/hapū for better conservation outcomes. We will work closer with Iwi/hapū and others to meet our Tiriti o Waitangi - Treaty of Waitangi settlement commitments and achieve shared goals for conservation and kaitiakitanga.

• Fix concession processes. We will reduce red tape to make it easier for businesses, researchers and others to undertake mahi and other activities on Public Conservation Land.