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Maps shows where conservation land could be sold off after govt reforms | Stuff.co.nz <!--mynz:youtube-chapters--> {"v":1,"chapters":[{"timeSeconds":0,"label":"Conservation land sale reforms revealed","summary":"New maps show that up to 60% of current conservation land could be affected by proposed changes to the government's conservation amendment bill."},{"timeSeconds":22,"label":"Concerns over conservation land changes","summary":"The proposed conservation amendment bill could affect up to 60% of New Zealand's conservation land. This is not just about back country areas, but also areas used for recreation."},{"timeSeconds":36,"label":"Map highlights areas for economic development","summary":"A map shows areas in red and orange that could be sold, disposed of, or exchanged for economic development. These include areas in the Upper North Island, Lower North Island, Upper South Island, and Lower South Island."},{"timeSeconds":105,"label":"Forest & Bird's concerns about land sales","summary":"Forest & Bird expresses concern that New Zealanders don't realize the scale of what's at risk. They argue that the bill would make it easier to exchange or dispose of conservation land."},{"timeSeconds":121,"label":"Economic benefits of conservation land","summary":"The bill introduces a new economic development function for DOC, making it easier to exchange or dispose of conservation land. This is concerning as conservation land generates $19 billion in tourism income annually."},{"timeSeconds":136,"label":"Opposition to conservation land changes","summary":"Forest & Bird is polling on the bill, with results showing strong opposition from traditional voters to selling conservation land. Labour leader Chris Hipkins rejects the criticism, calling it scaremongering."},{"timeSeconds":157,"label":"Public opposition to land sales","summary":"A new poll from Forest & Bird indicates significant opposition to selling conservation land, with results to be released next week. This opposition comes from traditional National voters as well."},{"timeSeconds":210,"label":"Conservation vs. Economic Development","summary":"Supporters of the bill argue that conservation and economic development can work together. However, opponents believe New Zealand's natural environment, a key asset, is already under threat."}]} <!--/mynz:youtube-chapters-->