Administering Of N.Z. National Parks
WELLINGTON, Tue. (P.A.)—A deputation from the Federated Mountain Clubs, supported by the Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand, waited on the Minister of Lands (Mr Skinner) today to submit a proposal of the Federated Mountain Clubs for setting up a central national park authority to administer national parks in New Zealand, with provision for adequate finance. The Federated Mountain Clubs was represented by Mr A. H. Harper, a past president, who is also president of the Forest and Bird Protection Society, Mr Noel Thompson, a past president, and the Forest and Bird Protection Society by Mr R. H. Carter, secretary. The Minister gave the deputation a sympathetic hearing and indicated that early legislation in this direction was under consideration.
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Northern Advocate, 31 May 1949, Page 6
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