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Public feedback was received over an eight week period beginning from the date of publication (March 2010) up until 26 May 2010. The consultation process initiated by the Government sought feedback from the public on a number of areas proposed for removal from and addition to Schedule Four. The Government stated:  
Public feedback was received over an eight week period beginning from the date of publication (March 2010) up until 26 May 2010. The consultation process initiated by the Government sought feedback from the public on a number of areas proposed for removal from and addition to Schedule Four. The Government stated:  
''"No decisions have yet been made. The results of the stocktake are presented in a discussion paper, on which public feedback is being sought. After receiving and considering submissions on the discussion paper, Cabinet will decide on any changes to Schedule 4 in the third quarter of 2010 ... The Government is also seeking feedback on proposals for a new contestable conservation fund, a proposal to further investigate New Zealand’s mineral potential, and changes to Crown land access arrangements."''<ref>Ministry of Economic Development. (2010). Maximising our Mineral Potential: Stocktake of Schedule 4 of the Crown Minerals Act and beyond. Retrieved from [http://www.med.govt.nz/sectors-industries/natural-resources/pdf-docs-library/minerals/summary-of-schedule-4-submissions-july-2010.pdf]</ref>
''"No decisions have yet been made. The results of the stocktake are presented in a discussion paper, on which public feedback is being sought. After receiving and considering submissions on the discussion paper, Cabinet will decide on any changes to Schedule 4 in the third quarter of 2010 ... The Government is also seeking feedback on proposals for a new contestable conservation fund, a proposal to further investigate New Zealand’s mineral potential, and changes to Crown land access arrangements."''<ref>Ministry of Economic Development. (2010). Maximising our Mineral Potential: Stocktake of Schedule 4 of the Crown Minerals Act and beyond. Retrieved from [http://www.med.govt.nz/sectors-industries/natural-resources/pdf-docs-library/minerals/summary-of-schedule-4-submissions-july-2010.pdf]</ref>


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