Photo: DocNational leader Judith Collins says she has been leaked documents that recommend the Government undertakes a major shake-up to Department of Conservation (Doc) land. The Document, which National passed on to media this morning, outlines a number of draft recommendations from the Options Development Group – a body tasked with reviewing conservation policies. Collins has specifically questioned one of the draft recommendations: "[To] provide for the delegation, transfer and devolution of functions and powers within the conservation system to tangata whenua". According to the development group, there will be a nationwide public consultation before any proposed changes are made Government policies. The Options Development Group was set up in September last year, when Doc boss Lou Sanson appointed 12 people to provide "advice and recommendations" on the partial review of conservation policies.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 09, 2021 02:03 UTC