Help us reclassify stewardship land on the West Coast

Introduction

Submissions closed Tuesday 23 August 2022. We asked for your views on the proposed reclassifications for 504 pieces of stewardship land on the West Coast before final decisions are made.

Submissions closed 23 August 2022

This was a 60-day public notification period from 27 May to 23 August 2022.

Media release 27 May 2022: Public feedback sought on proposed land classifications for the West Coast

The submission period was extended by 20 working days from the original closing date of 26 July 2022.

Media release 25 July 2022: West Coast stewardship land public notification extended

Read the submissions

DOC received 655 individual submissions and 5,976 pro forma submissions on the proposals by the deadline of 23 August 2022.

All available submissions and their attachments can be accessed in the folders below. To find a specific submission, click the appropriate link below. Then enter the submitter name into the search box above 'Name' at the top left of the page to filter the file list.  

The summary at the beginning of each submission shows if it has supporting documents. If it does have supporting documents, they can be found at the bottom of the submission.

Redactions of contact details and other information have been made in accordance with the Official Information Act 1982.

Submission index (PDF, 195K)

Public hearings

Public hearings for the proposed reclassifications of stewardship land were held on the West Coast and online from 12 to 21 September 2022. 

The hearings gave submitters the opportunity to provide supporting context to their submission. Hearings were open to the public, including media.

About the public notification

Stewardship land is public conservation land that has not yet had its natural and historic resources assessed to give it an appropriate classification.

DOC is supporting the reclassification of stewardship land to ensure land with conservation and cultural values is protected for future generations to enjoy.

The National Panel and a Ngāi Tahu-appointed Mana Whenua Panel, developed reclassification proposals for stewardship land in the Western South Island.

Documents supporting stewardship land reclassification

How we sought your feedback

We wanted your feedback to help determine the best outcome for stewardship land areas on the West Coast. We asked whether you agreed or disagreed with the panels' recommendations and to include any comments you might have had.

Guidance for submitters

We prepared a guidance document that provides an overview of the public notification process.

Next steps

The Minister of Conservation will consider a summary of submissions report alongside input from Treaty partners, Conservation Boards and the New Zealand Conservation Authority before making final decisions in mid-2025.

Contact

If you have questions or need help with your submission, email the stewardship land team: stewardshiplandreclassification@doc.govt.nz