9. NICKY WAGNER (National) Link to this
to the Minister of Conservation
What events are being held to celebrate Conservation Week this week?
Hon KATE WILKINSON (Minister of Conservation) Link to this
More than 120 events are being held across the entire country for Conservation Week, including Living Legends—tree plantings in Northland, Waikato, King Country, and Taranaki—a wetland restoration project in Canterbury, and a conservation-themed quiz night on Stewart Island. The theme for the week is “Show New Zealand you love it”. I encourage all members of this House to get outside and participate in as many community events as they can.
Hon KATE WILKINSON Link to this
Tomorrow I will visit the Ōtaki electorate with my colleague the Hon Nathan Guy, where we will announce the purchase of 17 hectares of wetland to be protected as a scenic reserve. On Thursday night I have the privilege of launching the most comprehensive book on New Zealand’s native trees at Unity Books here in Wellington. Thanks to the Dick Roberts Community Trust, this book will be donated to hundreds of intermediate and high schools across the country.