Department of Conservation

Minister Responsible for the Department of Conservation at 28 May 2026:

• Minister of Conservation – Hon Tama Potaka

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Natural Resources Sector

Department of Conservation is in the Natural Resources Sector

Other Departments in this Sector:

• Ministry for the Environment
• Land Information New Zealand
• Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment
• Ministry for Primary Industries

Minister(s) Responsible for Appropriations at 28 May 2026:

• Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations (M74) – Hon Paul Goldsmith
• Minister of Conservation (M16) – Hon Tama Potaka