14/06/2026
šæ As a business that spends every day helping people enjoy New Zealandās great outdoors, we believe itās important that people are aware of issues affecting our conservation land.
Have you heard about the proposed changes to New Zealandās conservation land?
Greenpeace has described what is unfolding as:
āThe biggest attack on conservation land in New Zealandās history.ā
They are raising concerns that proposed changes to the Conservation Act could open up large areas of public conservation land for sale or exchange, stating that:
āA staggering five million hectares ā around 60% of all conservation land in Aotearoaā could be affected.
According to Greenpeace, areas that could become eligible for sale or exchange include:
⢠Pristine beech forests in Lewis Pass
⢠Ancient podocarp forests on the West Coast
⢠High-country tussock lands and other treasured natural landscapes
As locals who regularly explore and guide people through some of New Zealandās most beautiful outdoor environments, this is something we feel is worth paying attention to.
Whether you support or oppose the proposed changes, now is a good time to learn more and make your voice heard.
Find out more or sign the petition here:
https://action.greenpeace.org.nz/ett/hands-off-conservation-land
Make a submission directly to Parliament here:
https://www3.parliament.nz/en/pb/sc/make-a-submission/document/54SCENV_SCF_BD7D0F89-D8CB-42F7-9C5F-08DEABEDA048/conservation-amendment-bill
ā° Submissions close on 2 July, so there isnāt much time left to have your say.
If this matters to you, please take a few minutes to read up on the issue and consider sharing it with others.
Public submissions are now being invited on this Bill