Asia Pacific > NZ minister walks back Significant Natural Areas announcement after deemed unlawful

NZ minister walks back Significant Natural Areas announcement after deemed unlawful

Published 06:56 on March 15, 2024  /  Last updated at 06:56 on March 15, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, Biodiversity, New Zealand

Just one day after it announced local councils would no longer have to comply with Significant Natural Areas (SNAs) considerations, the New Zealand government has had to retract its announcement after realising it would be unlawful to do so.
Just one day after it announced local councils would no longer have to comply with Significant Natural Areas (SNAs) considerations, the New Zealand government has had to retract its announcement after realising it would be unlawful to do so.


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