Minister of Conservation (New Zealand)

Minister of Conservation
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Incumbent Tama Potaka since 27 November 2023
Department of Conservation
Style	The Honourable
Member of	Executive Council
Reports to	Prime Minister of New Zealand
Appointer	Governor-General of New Zealand
Term length	At His Majesty's pleasure
Formation	1 April 1987
First holder	Russell Marshall
Salary	$288,900[1]
Website	www.beehive.govt.nz

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The Minister of Conservation is a minister in the New Zealand Government with responsibility for promoting conservation of the natural and historic heritage of New Zealand.^[2]

The current minister is Tama Potaka.^[3]