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Kate Wilkinson - Minister
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12 May, 2012

Conservation Board Chairperson’s Conference

Conservation Boards are an important link between DOC and the community - you are independent and whilst you do not have a formal function to represent or be your community’s voice in conservation management – you are representative of your communities .

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4 May, 2012

Tougher penalties for gecko smugglers

Conservation Minister Kate Wilkinson has welcomed the conviction of an endangered gecko smuggler but says tougher penalties are needed.

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27 April, 2012

Whanganui cycle trail now completed

Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson joined with a group of cyclists today to celebrate the completion of the Mountains to Sea Cycle Trail.

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20 April, 2012

Minister welcomes new tourism - conservation partnership

Conservation Minister Kate Wilkinson has welcomed the signing of a new commercial partnership with the Department of Conservation (DOC) and Air New Zealand working together to protect and promote our unique wildlife and special landscapes.

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15 April, 2012

Minister welcomes flight of the kakapo

The transfer of seven critically endangered kakapo to Little Barrier Island is a significant move to help secure the species’ survival, Conservation Minister Kate Wilkinson says.

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28 March, 2012

Minister welcomes Million Dollar Mouse campaign

Conservation Minister Kate Wilkinson today warmly welcomed the announcement of the ‘Million Dollar Mouse campaign’ to rid New Zealand’s sub-Antarctic Antipodes Islands of the pests.

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13 March, 2012

Government moves to further protect dolphins

The Government is considering further measures to protect Maui’s dolphins as a new study points to a decline in numbers of the critically endangered species.

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9 March, 2012

Non-resident angler licence considered

The Government is considering a proposal to establish differential fishing licences for overseas anglers, Conservation Minister Kate Wilkinson announced today.

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6 March, 2012

Minister urges New Zealanders to get involved in marine conservation

Seaweek is all about inspiring New Zealanders to celebrate and learn from the sea, Conservation Minister Kate Wilkinson said at the national launch of Seaweek last night.

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5 March, 2012

Welcome addition to Nelson’s conservation land

Public conservation land around Nelson has been given a boost with the Government purchasing 333 hectares of private land beside Kahurangi National Park.

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1 March, 2012

Game Animal Council Bill great step for outdoors

Associate Conservation Minister and UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne today led legislation for a Game Animal Council to its First Reading in Parliament, delivering on a key provision of the party’s confidence and supply agreement with National.

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1 March, 2012

Game Animal Council Bill – First Reading Speech

Mr Speaker, I move that the Game Animal Council Bill be read for a first time.

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1 March, 2012

Minister praises partnership for whio breeding result

Conservation Minister Kate Wilkinson has praised Genesis Energy Ltd for their work with the Department of Conservation (DOC) to increase numbers of the rare native whio (blue duck).

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23 February, 2012

Minister concerned at Hectors dolphin deaths

Conservation Minister Kate Wilkinson was shocked to learn of the discovery of a pair of endangered Hectors dolphins that washed up inside a marine sanctuary.

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21 February, 2012

Trust to help restore Abel Tasman National Park

Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson has praised the generosity of a private family trust which has launched a multi-million dollar conservation project in Abel Tasman National Park.

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12 February, 2012

Private initiative helps save kiwi

Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson has applauded a private kiwi breeding project for its important contribution to conservation.

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9 February, 2012

Decision on aerially assisted trophy hunting applications

Sixteen aerially assisted trophy hunting (AATH) concessions are to be granted by Associate Conservation Minister Peter Dunne under the Wild Animal Control Act.

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1 February, 2012

Minister stamps mark on World Wetlands Day

Conservation Minister Kate Wilkinson tomorrow launched the game bird habitat stamp and art prints for 2012 to mark World Wetlands Day, held internationally on February 2 each year.

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5 January, 2012

Missing Raoul Island Conservation Volunteer

Minister of Conservation, Kate Wilkinson, today paid tribute to missing Department of Conservation volunteer Mihai Muncus-Nagy, who is presumed to have been swept off rocks on Raoul Island on Monday in a tragic accident.

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