Richard Capie
New ZealandexecutiveMale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Richard Capie is the general manager for advocacy at Forest and Bird, a prominent conservation organization in New Zealand. He is known for his strong stance on environmental issues, particularly regarding biodiversity protection and conservation policies. In recent news, Capie criticized the government's funding decisions, highlighting a disconnect between their biodiversity goals and broader policy directions that threaten conservation efforts.
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Richard Capie stated that the march showed how nature brought New Zealanders together.
March for Nature: Thousands protest Conservation Amendment Bill in AucklandNew Zealand· 2026-09-19
Richard Capie, Forest and Bird group manager for conservation advocacy and policy, said more funding was 'desperately needed' to protect 'more than $133 billion in natural assets'.
Government swells tourism and conservation spending by $90m a year; keeps up to $139m for own coffersNew Zealand· 2025-09-17
Forest and Bird general manager for advocacy Richard Capie said this points to a 'massive disconnect'.
Tourist tax: Govt boosts DoC coffers by $20m, keeps bigger slice for itselfNew Zealand· 2025-06-01