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West Coast Tai Poutini conservation board members and DOC staff on Cobden Island
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Conservation boards
Introduction
Conservation Boards share in a vision to protect New Zealand’s flora and fauna in the contemporary environment. They are concerned with representing the public interest in conservation within their geographical area of jurisdiction.Highlights
Conservation board nominations are open
We are now taking nominations for conservation board appointments in 2020.
Who can apply?
Sophie Smith, Canterbury Aoraki Conservation Board
Anyone can apply – it makes no difference if you’re a student or retired, a farmer or a tourism operator – you just need:
- a passion for conservation
- enough time and energy to perform your role, and
- to be a good fit for your region’s conservation board.
Find out more: what conservation boards do.
Nominate yourself or someone you know
Written nominations may be made by any person or organisation.
- Download the nomination form (Word, 133K)
- Email or post your completed form to the relevant address on the form.
Nominations close 28 January 2020 at 5 pm.
Questions? Contact Rick McGovern-Wilson: rmcgovern@doc.govt.nz or phone +64 27 200 5716.