Minister:
Minister of Forestry
Current Minister:
Hon Peeni Henare
Description:
Responsibilities include promoting the sustainable stewardship of the land in relation to forestry, and developing the role of forestry in the economy and culture of New Zealand.
Department:
Te Ura Rākau (Forestry New Zealand), a business unit within the Ministry for Primary Industries, provides support for this portfolio
Vote:
Vote Forestry
Legislation:
Forestry Encouragement Act 1962
Forestry Rights Registration Act 1983
Forests Act 1949
Forests (West Coast Accord) Act 2000
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