Introductory letter
Cover of the publication showing Mount Aspiring/Tititea
15 August 2011
Hon Kate Wilkinson
Minister of Conservation
Parliament Buildings
WELLINGTON
Dear Minister
I submit, in terms of section 6E of the Conservation Act 1987, the annual report of the New Zealand Conservation Authority for the period 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2011. The Act requires that the Authority shall in each year report to the Minister on the exercise of its functions and powers.
The past 12 months have been notable for events outside the immediate responsibility of the Authority – the Canterbury earthquakes and the Pike River mine disaster, which resulted in loss of life and, amongst other consequences, disruption to the business of the Department of Conservation. In addition to these events, Authority member Bob McDowall died after a short illness.
Nevertheless, the Authority has had a productive year. Highlights were the approval of the Stewart Island/Rakiura Conservation Management Strategy and Rakiura National Park Management Plan, the Kahurangi National Park Management Plan partial review, and the Mount Aspiring National Park Management Plan; working with the Department on its framework and national policy positions to guide the review of conservation management strategies; advising the Department on aerial trophy hunting and you on the Game Animal Council; and submitting on the proposed National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity.
The Authority greatly appreciated your attendance at its April 2011 meeting.
[signed by]
Don Ross
Chairperson
New Zealand Conservation Authority
Mission Statement
To ensure for the people of New Zealand, that the richness of New Zealand’s natural and cultural heritage is valued, restored, maintained, and cared for by all, in order to enhance our environment and quality of life.
The New Zealand Conservation Authority members
The New Zealand Conservation Authority members
From left to right: John Nankervis, Catherine Tudhope (manager), Waana Davis, Linda Conning, Hon Kate Wilkinson (Minister of Conservation), Kay Booth, Brian Stephenson, Don Ross (chairperson), Louise Savage, Mike Browne, Hally Toia, Yvonne Sharp.
Other members: Bob McDowall, Basil Morrison, Charles Crofts