Government to amend Wildlife Act following High Court ruling
Friday 28 March 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story NZ Transport Agency, High Court, Department of Conservation, Tama Potaka, Environmental Law Initiative
Conservation Minister Tama Potaka has announced targeted changes to the Wildlife Act. This follows a High Court decision that ruled a permit for the Mt Messenger bypass project, which allowed for the inadvertent killing of protected species, was unlawful. The government aims to ensure future infrastructure and housing developments are not delayed.
