RNZ's podcast The Detail speaks to a West Coast landowner to find out why they are so angry at the latest moves to identify and protect SNAs. (First published June 11, 2021)Associate Environment Minister James Shaw has tried to allay fears the West Coast will be “locked up” when councils are required to identify significant natural areas (SNAs) on private land. Grey mayor Tania Gibson said the report included a map of proposed SNAs, which covered the vast majority of the private land in the region. ROBERT KITCHIN/Stuff Associate Environment minister James Shaw says the policy will allow some existing and new use on significant natural areas. Tracy Neal/RNZ Grey mayor Tania Gibson says “pretty much the whole West Coast” that is not already DOC land will be deemed a significant natural area.

Source: Stuff June 30, 2021 03:36 UTC