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Department of Conservation (DOC), Te Papa Atawhai

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Overview

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The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai was formed in 1987 when the Conservation Act was passed to integrate conservation management functions. This Act sets out the majority of the responsibilities and roles of Te Papa Atawhai.

Te Papa Atawhai has a particular responsibility under section 4 of the Conservation Act to interpret and administer the Act to give effect to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. This involves building and supporting effective conservation partnerships with tangata whenua at the local level. There is also specific legislation for such things as wildlife, reserves and national parks.

Te Papa Atawhai administers 25 Acts of Parliament and contributes to others including the Resource Management Act 1991, the Fisheries Acts 1983 and 1996, the Biosecurity Act 1993, the Forest and Rural Fires Act 1977 and the Crown Pastoral Land Act 1998.

With accountabilities for approximately 1/3rd of the land mass of Aotearoa, as well as the marine environment, the operating approach of Te Papa Atawhai is characterised by a high level of public input. Conservation legislation also establishes a hierarchy of conservation boards and the New Zealand Conservation Authority, an independent body appointed by the Minister. The Authority has powers to approve formal management plans binding Te Papa Atawhai and also serves to advise the Minister. (adapted form https://www.doc.govt.nz/about-us/our-role/legislation/)

Carbon emissions have not previously been a significant factor in operational decisions, which have primarily focussed on safety, cost, capability, functional delivery and outputs. The consequence of this is that Te Papa Atawhai has become reliant on a high carbon emission operating model. This includes:

Conservation management delivered by plant equipment as well as a road vehicle and vessel fleet that is primarily powered by fossil fuels, and

Procurement of goods and services that have a high fossil fuel element (eg Helicopter Services)


Contact

Whare Kaupapa Atawhai / Conservation House, 18 Manners Street, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand

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Certification overview

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    Toitū Carbon Reduce Organisation

    Toitū Carbon Reduce Organisation certification means committing to ongoing reductions while achieving annual greenhouse gas emissions measurement to ISO 14064-1 2018 standard and Toitū requirements.

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    Certification Date Issued

    07 October 2024

    Valid Until

    07 October 2027

    Certificate Number

    2024330J-1

    Certificate Status

    Active

    Level of Assurance

    Reasonable (category 1 & 2), Limited (remaining categories)

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