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Tourism Minister welcomes lakes decision
22 June 2007
Tourism Minister welcomes lakes decision
Tourism Minister Damien O'Connor has welcomed the Government's decision to tighten protection of iconic landscapes around lakes, such as Tekapo, Wanaka and Wakatipu.
Until yesterday's announcement by Conservation Minister Chris Carter and Land Information Minister David Parker, Crown pastoral lease land around high country lakesides has been available for tenure review with pastoral lessees. This exposes areas of lakeside land to potential subdivision and intensification of land use when land is freeholded.
Mr O'Connor said the decision would be applauded by the tourism sector.
"The ongoing threat to our iconic landscapes is very real, given the level of investment in real estate we are witnessing.
"From a tourism point of view, we should remember that New Zealand's number one drawcard remains our spectacular countryside. Protecting iconic landscapes such as these southern lakes is an important step in ensuring New Zealand's status as a unique visitor destination remains intact."
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