My local matters.
My name is Kerren. And these are the places (and people) I love. I started this site to raise awareness on how we can protect New Zealand's conservation lands.
ALERT! Right now the government wants to change the why and the how of the Conservation Act. At present we, as the public, through conservation boards get a say in how our public lands are used. The proposed changes not only open public lands to βdisposalβ (for commercial use) but also places that sometimes irreversible decision in the hands of one person β a politician. Our forests, mountains and rivers deserve a more thoughtful approach. ToitΕ« te whenua.
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Day-to-day notes on what I am learning about the Conservation Act Amendment Bill
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Some things aren't for sale.
60% of our conservation land is at risk of being sold off or leased. This government is putting corporations and short-term payouts over our people and places.
Protect New Zealand's Conservation Land by writing to Parliament and your local MP. Simply click on the links below. It only takes 5 minutes.
It doesn't matter who you vote for, or where you come from, our Conservation Land is part of who we are.
The Map
This map shows which areas are at-risk, which MPs represent them, and how those MPs have voted on the environment so that you can write to them and let them know it is not okay to lease or sell New Zealand's conservation land.
Act Now
- Click a place you love on the map or use the search bar above the map.
- Find the local MPs contact details on the right.
- Click on βCopy the emailβ to copy and paste the message into an email to the local MP.
- Just tell them how you feel. And if it will affect your vote. This is what matters to them. And/or
- Click on "Parliament Submissionβ to make a submission through the Parliament Submission Portal BEFORE 2 JULY
Nat Β· ACT Β· NZ First
Labour Β· Green Β· TPM
2 July 2026
Phone users: turn your screen horizontal. Below the map is how I made the map and what I am learning about specific places at risk. Write me if you think I am missing something or have something wrong.
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At-risk land
Click any polygon to see threatened species and your local MP
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Facts & Figures
Key data and context on the Conservation Amendment Bill 2026 and what is at stake for public conservation land in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Resources
Useful links and references on the Conservation Amendment Bill 2026.