Department's strategic direction
The overarching purpose of the Department is to increase the value of conservation to New Zealanders. To do this the Department will:
- seek to entrench conservation as an essential part of the sustainable social and economic future of New Zealand;
- be recognised as an effective manager of the lands, waters, species, historic places, and roles entrusted to it;
- lead, guide, and facilitate conservation gains throughout New Zealand, wherever conservation is most needed;
- weigh society's values, nature's inherent qualities, and scientific criteria in its decision-making; and
- actively promote outdoor recreation for New Zealanders, especially through fostering recreation, use, and enjoyment on conservation land.
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