| Environment Act 1986 | |
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| New Zealand Parliament | |
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| Commenced | 1 January 1987 |
| Status: Current legislation | |
The Environment Act 1986 of New Zealand established the Ministry for the Environment and the Office of the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment.
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