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Conservation Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 21 May 2026

Bills are proposals to make a new law or to change an existing one. Only Parliament can pass a bill. Each bill goes through several stages, giving MPs and the public the chance to have their say.

This bill amends the Conservation Act 1987 to streamline the management of land, better enable appropriate use of conservation land, and support more effective administration of conservation land.
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MP in charge
Hon Tama Potaka
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Committee
Environment
confirmation_number Bill No.309-1
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Submissions are now being accepted

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Closing date: 02 Jul 2026 NZ Time

Progress of the Bill

  • 2
    Second Reading
  • Committee of Whole House
  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
11 May 2026 - Current
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Report due on 11 Nov 2026

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Submission due on 01 Jul 2026

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Select Committee

The select committee gathers information and prepares a report on the bill for the House, including recommending changes to the bill.

Resources

  • Member(s) in charge: Hon Tama Potaka
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 309-1
    Introduction: 06 May 2026
    First reading agreed: 12 May 2026
    Referred to: Environment
    Submissions due: 01 Jul 2026