In Aotearoa New Zealand, we have a special relationship with our environment. Whether accessing areas for mahinga kai or gathering rongoā, our natural environment is important to us.
However, our nature faces a crisis. Thousands of our indigenous plants and animals are threatened with, or at risk of extinction. Some will disappear forever if we don’t work together to reverse the decline and restore what has been lost.
The National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity (NPSIB) is an essential part of our response to biodiversity decline in Aotearoa. The NPSIB aims to protect, maintain and restore our indigenous biodiversity.
This information sheet provides a summary of the provisions within the NPSIB that will impact whānau, hapū, iwi and Māori landowners. It is also available in te reo Māori and should be read alongside the NPSIB.
In Aotearoa New Zealand, we have a special relationship with our environment. Whether accessing areas for mahinga kai or gathering rongoā, our natural environment is important to us.
However, our nature faces a crisis. Thousands of our indigenous plants and animals are threatened with, or at risk of extinction. Some will disappear forever if we don’t work together to reverse the decline and restore what has been lost.
The National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity (NPSIB) is an essential part of our response to biodiversity decline in Aotearoa. The NPSIB aims to protect, maintain and restore our indigenous biodiversity.
This information sheet provides a summary of the provisions within the NPSIB that will impact whānau, hapū, iwi and Māori landowners. It is also available in te reo Māori and should be read alongside the NPSIB.