Labour Party - Conservation

New marine reserve on Capital's doorstep

31.07.2008

Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick today announced the establishment of a new marine reserve on Wellington’s scenic south coast.

Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick today announced the establishment of a new marine reserve on Wellington's scenic south coast.

"The Taputeranga Marine Reserve is right on the doorstep of our capital city, making it easily accessible to more than 300,000 people, as well as Wellington's ... more +

New reserve on significant historic site

23.07.2008

Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick today announced the creation of a new historic reserve in Manukau City. The new reserve includes the archaeologically valuable Matukuturua Stonefields and the remains of the volcanic cone Matukutureia (McLaughlin’s Mountain).

"The Matukuturua site is es... more +

Hunters contributing to conservation

19.07.2008

Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick last night thanked members of the New Zealand Deerstalkers’ Association (NZDA) for their contribution to conservation.

Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick last night thanked members of the New Zealand Deerstalkers' Association (NZDA) for their contribution to conservation.

"Recreational hunters are working with the Department of Conservation (DOC) in a number of ways to advance conservation efforts throug... more +

NZ Deerstalkers Association conference

18.07.2008

NZ Deerstalkers Association conference Speech by Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick to the New Zealand Deerstalkers Association conference.

Thank you for your welcome. It is a pleasure to be here with you this evening. When you first invited me to speak I was the MP for Rotorua, now I am here as Minister of Conservation, and have many more things to talk to you about now!

I know you are all keen to hear my decisions on the Min... more +