新西兰将80%的西海岸管理土地重新分类,保护30万公顷土地,并尊重Ngāi Tahu文化。 New Zealand reclassifies 80% of West Coast stewardship land, protecting 300,000 hectares and honoring Ngāi Tahu culture.

新西兰政府已最后完成了对西岸80%左右土地的重新分类,结束了一个为期四年的进程,并解决了农民、矿工和自然保护者数十年的不确定性。 New Zealand’s government has finalized reclassification of about 80% of stewardship land on the West Coast, ending a four-year process and resolving decades of uncertainty for farmers, miners, and conservationists. 根据《养护法》,300 000多公顷土地获得了特别保护,193 000公顷土地被指定为保留地,包括一个新的181 000公顷历史保留地,以纪念Ngāi Tahu文化。 Over 300,000 hectares gained special protection under the Conservation Act, and 193,000 hectares were designated as reserves, including a new 181,000-hectare historic reserve honoring Ngāi Tahu culture. 将审查六个区域,包括与过去采矿灾害有关的地点,以取得国家公园地位。 Six areas, including sites linked to past mining disasters, will be reviewed for national park status. 采矿权在0.04%的保护土地上保持不变,但须经过严格的评估。 Mining rights remain intact on 0.04% of conservation land, subject to strict evaluations. 放牧和公众出入得到维护,农民寻求延长许可证期限。 Grazing and public access are preserved, with farmers seeking longer licence terms. 最终决定经过广泛协商，并将由保护部的建议提供。 The final decisions follow extensive consultation and will be informed by Department of Conservation advice.