2024 consultations

Have your say on a marine mammal permit application by NHNZ Worldwide Limited. Submissions closed 5 February 2025.

Have your say on an application by Whakapapa Holdings 2024 Limited for a license/lease/easement application for the Whakapapa Ski Area, Tongariro National Park. Submissions closed 7 February 2025.

Have your say on the potential restriction of access to the working port area of Deepwater Basin in Milford Sound/Piopiotahi. Submissions closed 3 February 2025.

Have your say on a concession application by Marlborough Sounds Investments Limited for a 30-year term concession in Marlborough Sound. Submissions closed 4 February 2025.

Have your say on a marine mammal permit application by Real Journeys Limited for land-based viewing of marine mammals. Submissions closed 30 January 2025.

Have your say on a concession application by Matakana Coast Trail Trust to form a track/cycleway through the upper section of Lawries Scenic Reserve for a period of 30 years. Submissions closed 20 December 2024.

Have your say on a concession application by Allied Petroleum Limited for a 10-year term concession (lease and licence) in Milford Sound. Submissions closed 13 December 2024.

Have your say on a concession application by Real Journeys Limited for a 27-year term concession (lease, licence and easement). Submissions closed 13 December 2024.

Consultation on the two discussion documents closed on 28 February 2025.

Have your say on an application by Roger Manthel Trust and Neil Manthel Trust for a lease/licence and easement in the Sounds Foreshore Reserve. Submissions closed 16 December 2024.

Have your say on a marine mammal permit application by Port Marlborough Ltd. Submissions closed 11 December 2024.

Have your say on concession applications by Queenstown Bungy Limited for two 20-year term concessions for the continuation of its bungy and guiding activities at Skippers Bridge. Submissions closed 6 December 2024.

The Government seeks your feedback on proposed updates to the concessions and planning system to make it more efficient and responsive. Submissions closed on 28 February 2025.

DOC is inviting competitive tenders for the opportunity to graze sheep on part of the Blackstone Hill Conservation Area. This opportunity includes the ongoing maintenance of supporting infrastructure. Tenders closed Tuesday 26 November 2024.

Have your say on an application by Kearney, Hoffman, and Stapleton for a lease, licence and easement in the Sounds Foreshore Reserve. Submissions closed 26 November 2024.

DOC, Poutini Ngāi Tahu (Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae and Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio) and the West Coast Tai Poutini Conservation Board are working together in partnership to develop a new CMS for Te Tai Poutini West Coast.

Have your say on an application by Turu Pounamu Investment Limited for a building encroachment on part Upoko Block Conservation Area. Submissions closed 11 November 2024.

Have your say on Te Tapatoru ā Toi draft Conservation Management Plan (Te Kei o Te Waka). Submissions closed 1 December 2024.

Have your say on a concession application by Southern Resource Management Limited for a 30-year term concession (lease and licence) for the continuation of its occupation of Big Bay Village Hut Site 263 within Conservation Area – Pyke Forest. Submissions closed 11 November 2024.

Notice of a closed tender process at Stony Batter Historic Reserve.

Existing concessions for commercial activities at a number of locations in Abel Tasman and Kaiteriteri are due to expire 30 April 2027.

Have your say on a marine mammal permit application by Leigh Torres to take and import/export marine mammal samples. Submissions closed 23 October 2024.

Have your say on an application by Heritage Expeditions for a marine mammal permit in Fiordland and Rakiura/Stewart Island. Submissions closed 21 October 2024.

Have your say on multiple lease applications for the Lower Selwyn Huts. Submissions closed 25 October 2024.

Have your say on an application by Lindblad Expeditions for a marine mammal permit in Te Anau. Submissions closed 15 October 2024.

Have your say on an application by Arahura Holding Limited at Conservation Area Punakaiki Coast Road. Submissions closed Wednesday 16 October 2024.

Have your say on an application by the Wallace's for a lease and licence in the Sounds Foreshore Reserve. Submissions closed 1 October 2024.

Have your say on an application by the Bankier's for a lease and licence in the Sounds Foreshore Reserve. Submissions closed 1 October 2024.

Have your say on an application by Taupō District Council for a lease and easement. Submissions closed 4 October 2024.

Have your say on an application by Tāmaki Regeneration Company for a lease at Taniwha Local Purpose Reserve. Submissions closed 25 September 2024.

Have your say on an application by Tāhuhu Forestry Limited for a lease in Marlborough Sounds. Submissions closed 25 September 2024.

Nominations are being sought for appointments to the Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve Board. Nominations closed 27 September 2024.

Have your say on how we manage the Motueka Sandspit Scenic Reserve. Submissions closed 21 October 2024.

DOC seeks to understand interest in obtaining a grazing concession and/or other concession arrangement at Pūponga Farm Park. Expressions of interest (EOI) closed at 5 pm on Friday 13 September 2024.

Have your say on any changes in status of mosses in Aotearoa New Zealand. Consultation closed on 11 November 2024.

Have your say on an application by Mercury Bay Discoveries Limited for a marine mammal permit. Submissions closed 10 September 2024.

Have your say on an application by Massey University for a marine mammal permit. Submissions closed 3 September 2024.

Have your say on a proposal to change the public access easements in Hira Forest. Submissions closed 27 September 2024.

Have your say on an application by Te Papa Museum for a marine mammal permit. Submissions closed 8 August 2024.

Have your say on an application by Christine Moriarty, Janette Logan and Alison Logan for a lease and license. Submissions closed 14 August 2024.

Have your say on an application by Michelle LaRue for a marine mammal permit. Submissions closed 7 August 2024.

Have your say on an application by Hokotehi Moriori Trust for a marine mammal permit. Submissions closed 28 July 2024.

Existing landing concessions, for scenic flights and positioning recreationists at high altitude landings sites in Westland Tai Poutini National Park, expire in June 2025.

A tender process will be run for a farming activity over part of Blackstone Hill Conservation Area.

Have your say on any changes in status of Chondrichthyans (sharks and rays) in Aotearoa New Zealand. Consultation closed on 9 September 2024.

Tourism and Hospitality Minister Matt Doocey has announced the launch of public consultation process on the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL). Submissions closed 5 pm 11 June 2024.

Have your say on an application by Gordon and Barbara Hussey for a lease and a license in the Marlborough Sounds Foreshore Reserve. Submissions closed 18 June 2024.

The Minister of Conservation gives notice under 17SC of the Conservation Act 1987 of an application by Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) to place 2 portacoms on the existing site of the Kaiteriteri Fire Station until 30 November 2032. Applications closed 31 May 2024.

Have your say on an application for Northland Regional Council for the construction of tsunami warnings sirens in four coastal locations within the Whangarei District. Submissions closed 20 May 2024.

Have your say on the annual plan that contains research proposals that will be subject to cost recovery from the commercial fishing industry. Submissions closed at 5 pm on Wednesday, 15 May 2024.

The DOC seeks to understand interest in obtaining concessions to undertake ‘Regular’ aircraft landings at the Milford Sound/Piopiotahi Aerodrome. Expressions of interest closed 13 May 2024.

Have your say on an application by Mercury Bay Boating Club Incorporated for a lease and licence in Whitianga. Submissions closed 9 May.

Have your say on multiple applications submitted for marine mammal permits. Submissions closed 14 April 2024.

Have your say on an application by Robert and Susan Allison for a lease in the Marlborough Sounds Foreshore Reserve. Submissions closed 9 April 2024.

Have your say on a proposal to cancel the vesting of a Local Purpose (Municipal Buildings) Reserve in the Tauranga City Council and to vest the reserve in Te Manawataki o Te Papa Charitable Trust. Submissions closed 5 April 2024.

Have your say on any changes in status of marine mammals in Aotearoa New Zealand. Consultation closed on 14 June 2024.