Department of Conservation - Statement of Intent 2012-2017
Island and Ocean Ecosystems
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Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai
2012
The Department of Conservation (DOC) was established by the Conservation Act 1987, and is charged with promoting conservation of the natural and historic heritage of New Zealand on behalf of, and for the benefit of, the present and future generations. DOC also has functions under a number of other Acts, including the National Parks Act 1980, the Marine Reserves Act 1971, the Reserves Act 1977, the Wild Animal Control Act 1977, the Wildlife Act 1953 and the Marine Mammals Protection Act 1978. The Minister of Conservation is the Responsible Minister, and DOCs work is funded through Vote Conservation.