‘That’s on me’: Minister does u-turn on conservation land swap and sale provisions (opens original article in a new tab)

Conservation Minister Tama Potaka withdrew land sale and exchange provisions from the Conservation Amendment Bill after public backlash and discussions with environmental groups.

• Conservation Minister Tama Potaka announced withdrawal of land sale provisions from the Conservation Amendment Bill.
• Potaka took personal responsibility for public misunderstanding about the bill's intent.
• Provisions to change the Department of Conservation's purpose were not addressed in the announcement.