The West Coast Tai Poutini Conservation Board is the community’s voice in conservation management in the region. The board gives advice to DOC on local conservation matters and carries out important planning roles.

A major responsibility of the board is in the development and implementation of the West Coast Conservation Management Strategy, the Paparoa National Park Management Plan, and the Westland Tai Poutini National Park Management Plan.

These statutory plans identify and establish objectives for the integrated management of natural and historic resources within the region. The Conservation Board is involved in the preparation, review, amendment, and implementation monitoring of the plan.

Advocacy

The West Coast Tai Poutini Conservation Board is active and passionate in their advocacy of the region's conservation. The Board works with various conservation organisations and members of the public, to ensure they represent the interests of their locale in conservation, within a fast-changing contemporary environment.

The Conservation Boards' quarterly newsletter is a great way to keep informed with the recent activities. 

The Board periodically makes submissions on a range of conservation issues.

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Meetings 

The Board meets up to six times a year at various locations. A public forum session, where members of the public can talk to the Board on conservation issues, is held at each meeting.

Next meeting: Thursday 21 November 2024, 9 am – 3.15 pm
Venue: Lazar Park Hall, 147 Hall Street, Hokitika

Public Forum: 2.45 pm – 3.10 pm

The full agenda for meetings is generally available from the Board Support Officer one week before the meeting date. Should you wish to join the meeting or present to the Board, please contact the Board Support Officer.

View minutes and agendas from past meetings.

View media releases. 

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