Conservation Amendment Bill
Parliament is seeking submissions on a bill that would amend the Conservation Act, including the purpose of the Act, planning rules, concession processes, and parts of how conservation land can be used or managed.
- Closing date
- 2 July 2026
- Type
- Parliamentary submission
- Source body
- New Zealand Parliament
- Last checked
- 23 June 2026
Closes in 9 days
Plain-English summary
The Environment Committee is calling for submissions on the Conservation Amendment Bill. The official Parliament summary says the bill would amend the Conservation Act 1987 in several important areas.
In practical terms, the bill appears to cover the purpose of the Act, how conservation planning works, how concessions are handled, and how some conservation land decisions are made. This matters if you care about the future balance between access, development, conservation protection, Treaty obligations, and visitor infrastructure on public conservation land.
Why it matters
The bill could change how development, recreation and protection are balanced on conservation land.
It also touches Treaty principles, visitor amenities, concessions, and how policy for conservation land is set nationally.
Who may care
- Conservation groups
- Iwi and hapū
- Outdoor recreation users
- Tourism and concession operators
How to make a submission
- Read the official Parliament page and the full bill text linked there.
- Make your submission through Parliament’s online submission system.
- Focus on the parts of the bill that most affect your interests or expertise.
- Say if you want to speak to your submission at the select committee stage.
Disclaimer
Civics.nz is an independent plain-English guide and is not an official government website. Always check the official source before making a submission.