National park proposed
At Easter, the Minister of Conservation, Dr Nick Smith, requested an official investigation of Stewart Island/Rakiura under the National Parks Act, suggesting a deadline of this Christmas so the park could be created for the new millennium. He proposed publication of a formal discussion document in June, inviting public submissions through July and August. ‘The New Zealand Conservation Authority could then make its recommendation to Cabinet before Christmas if all the issues have been resolved, he said.
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Forest and Bird, Issue 292, 1 May 1999, Page 30
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