Department of Conservation (New Zealand)
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The Department of Conservation (DOC; Māori: Te Papa Atawhai) is the public service department of New Zealand charged with the conservation of New Zealand's natural and historical heritage.
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Māori: Te Papa Atawhai | |
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Formed | 1 April 1987; 37 years ago (1 April 1987) |
Jurisdiction | New Zealand |
Headquarters | Conservation House, 18–32 Manners Street, Wellington 6011 |
Employees | 2,413 FTE staff (30 June 2020)[1] |
Annual budget | Total budget for 2019/20 $600,588,000[2] |
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An advisory body, the New Zealand Conservation Authority (NZCA) is provided to advise DOC and its ministers.[3] In addition there are 15 conservation boards for different areas around the country that provide for interaction between DOC and the public.[4]