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One hundred years of scenery preservation
Premier Richard Seddon outlined his vision for 'God's own country' in 1903 as he steered the Scenery Preservation Act through Parliament. This act was an important landmark in preserving New Zealand's natural and historic heritage.
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Page 2 – Scientific origins
European settlers in New Zealand struggled to rework the indigenous landscape.
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Page 6 – Scenery Preservation Commission
The job of identifying suitable scenic and historic sites and administering the Scenery Preservation Act was given to a commission.
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Page 8 – New administration
Officially, the Scenery Preservation Commission was disbanded because the government had found that some 'simpler machinery was necessary to more effectively carry out the
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Page 9 – Further information
This web feature was written by Kynan Gentry and Tony Nightingale and produced by the NZHistory.net.nz team. Links Department of Conservation Otari–Wilton's
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Main image: Stafford Point Scenic Reserve
New Zealanders' love affair with the coastline was reflected in the reservation of a considerable number of coastal sites. Stafford Point Scenic Reserve in Pelorus Sound was established in 1903.
