Open consultations
Have your say on issues we are currently seeking comment on.

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

Have your say on the two discussion documents by 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 close 16 December 2024.

Have your say on a marine mammal permit application by Port Marlborough Ltd. Submissions close 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 close 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 are now open and will close 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 close 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 close 26 November 2024.

Have your say on development of a new Conservation Management Strategy (CMS) for Te Tai Poutini West Coast. Fill in our survey by 16 December 2024.

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