Closed consultations
These consultation publications are listed chronologically, with the most recent appearing first.
In July 2004, DOC and the Kaumatua of Te Uri O Hikihiki proposed that a marine reserve be established at Mimiwhangata. In January 2006, the Minister of Conservation and Minister of Fisheries announced the Marine Protected Areas Policy. The Mimiwhangata marine reserve proposal has now been folded into this process. The purpose of this document was to inform the community and to ask for consideration, comment and participation.
Following public consultation this conservation planning resource contains the draft Stewart Island/Rakiura Conservation Management Strategy as well as the draft Rakiura National Park Management Plan.
An independent summary of submissions on the document 'Domestic trade in whale bone from whales stranded in NZ and a framework for the role of Maori in the management of whale strandings: Public discussion paper'.
View the discussion document for the proposed 64,805-hectare Oteake Conservation Park that straddles the Otago and Canterbury Conservancies.
A new conservation park is proposed for the Two Thumb range in mid-Canterbury.
This publication contains comprehensive information about the proposed Hawea Conservation Park.
View the draft CMS. Submissions on the 2008-2018 strategy have now been heard and a final version is in preparation.
View an information sheet, map and land schedule for the proposed new Ka Whata Tu O Rakihouia Conservation Park, Kaikoura Ranges.
This paper seeks comment on proposals to help manage the domestic trade in whale bone and to give statutory recognition to the role of tangata whenua in managing whale strandings.
This draft plan outlines options for managing the incidental mortality of New Zealand sea lions from fishing by establishing a maximum allowable level.
This draft plan outlines options for guiding DOC in its management of this species over the next 10 years.
View the adopted sustainable development plan for the Kororipo-Kerkeri Basin.
This paper presents the current scientific information available regarding the bottlenose dolphins in the Doubtful Sound complex.
View the draft West Coast Te Tai o Poutini Conservation Management Strategy.
DOC's consultation document in preparation for the first management plan for Rakiura National Park.
Review the Whanganui National Park Draft Management Plan. Submissions closed.
The draft plan establishes objectives and policies for the management of Kaimanawa Forest Park.
This document outlines the review process of the Kaimanawa Forest Park Management Plan. Submissions closed on 5 November 2004.
Review proposals for the future management of Arthur's Pass National Park.
Learn about the Akaroa Harbour (Dan Rogers) Marine Reserve proposal process.
This paper outlines management options of white pointer sharks.
The draft plan seeks to give guidance for management of Abel Tasman National Park.
Review the analysis of submissions from stakeholders and the public on options for the future management of deer farming.
View information about the proposal to create a new conservation park in the Ashburton Lakes area, mid-Canterbury. Submissions closed 3 November 2007.
Review a plan to enable the recovery of New Zealand’s largest and rarest lizards. Submissions closed 15 September 2006.
A discussion document on the Review of the Level of Protection for Some New Zealand Wildlife. Submissions closed 26 January 2007.
A discussion document that presents six potential sites that illustrate the values needed for a World Heritage nomination. The public submission phase closed on 31 March 2005.
This document sets out DOC’s proposed intentions for managing Fiordland National Park into the future.
Learn about New Zealand’s Marine Protected Areas Policy and Implementation Plan.
View the discussion document on the review of the Kaimanawa Forest Park Management Plan. Submissions closed on 5 November 2004.
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