'Sneaky' Bill: Profit over Environment, Opposition Says

'Sneaky' bill: Profit over environment, Opposition says

Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says the bill will support economic growth. Photo: RNZ Russell Palmer of RNZ The government is pushing on with conservation reforms it says cuts red tape and enables fees for foreign tourists visiting New Zealand's premium natural areas.

Opposition warns reforms open up conservation estate to sale as government pushes on

The opposition warns the legislation opens up 60 percent of conservation estate to sale, and changes how Treaty settlements are interpreted.