2018 consultations

Introduction

View consultations that began in 2018.

Also see Consultations on authorisation (permit) applications – includes concessions, marine mammal permits and other publicly notified applications.

    Proposal to dispose conservation land

    Have your say on proposal to dispose of conservation land in the Western South Island. Submissions closed 12 February 2018.

    Application for lease of DOC House 3 by Aoraki Mt Cook Alpine Lodge Ltd

    Have your say on an application from Aoraki Mt Cook Alpine Lodge Ltd for a lease within Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. Submissions closed on 24 December 2018.

    Proposal to name Whareroa Farm Reserve by DOC

    Have your say on the proposal to name a recreation reserve on the Kapiti Coast in the North Island. Submissions closed 17 December 2018.

    Proposal to classify a reserve at Riversdale

    Have your say on a proposal to classify the reserve located on Affleck Road, Riversdale as a scenic reserve. Submissions closed on 27 November 2018.

    Improving whitebait management

    Find out about the work we're doing to improve the management of whitebait.

    Disposal of a conservation area in Mangaweka

    Have your say on a proposal to dispose of a conservation area and a reserve in Mangaweka. Submissions closed 7 December 2018.

    Help design our proposal for New Zealand's next biodiversity strategy

    This early feedback consultation informed discussion document, Te Koiroa o te Koiora, which proposes our next biodiversity strategy. Submissions closed 28 February 2019.

    Proposed renaming of part of Raglan Recreation Reserve

    Have your say on a proposal to rename part of Raglan Recreation Reserve. Submissions closed 25 October 2018.

    Grazing tender - Blackstone Hill Conservation Area

    Register your interest to participate in the Blackstone Hill Conservation Area grazing tender. Tenders closed on 19 October 2018.

    Draft Westland Tai Poutini National Park Management Plan

    DOC has paused the review of the draft National Park Management Plan for Westland Tai Poutini National Park.

    Revocation of Reserves Act 1977 management plans within Canterbury, Otago, Southland and the West Coast

    The Department notified an intention to revoke 45 conservation management plans for reserves now covered by conservation management strategies. Submissions closed 19 September 2018.

    New assessment of the conservation status of New Zealand macroalgae

    Have your say on any changes in status of New Zealand macroalgae. Submissions closed 31 October 2018.

    New assessment of the conservation status of New Zealand hornworts and liverworts

    Have your say on any changes in status of New Zealand hornworts and liverworts. Submissions closed 31 October 2018.

    Nga Whakahaere Takirua mo Nga Paanga Whenua o Ngati Porou consultation

    Have your say on the nga Whakahaere Takirua consultation process.

    Proposal to close tracks to protect kauri

    DOC is closing various tracks in the kauri region to help prevent the spread of kauri dieback disease. Submissions closed 10 August 2018.

    Expression of interest for concession in Morere Springs

    Express your interest to be a concessionaire at Morere Springs. Submissions closed 29 June 2018.

    Tender process for Blackstone Hill Conservation Area

    Tender right for Stock Grazing, Cropping and Management of Buildings over part Blackstone Hill Conservation Area.

    Marine biodiversity in the high seas

    Have your say on New Zealand's participation in UN treaty negotiations about marine biodiversity. Submissions close 4 July 2018.

    Proposed revocation of Rodney County reserves management plan

    Have your say on the proposal to revoke the Rodney County Reserves Management System – Scenic and Scientific Reserves Management Plan. Submissions close 2 July 2018.

    Draft Conservation Services Programme Annual Plan 2018/19

    Have your say on a draft plan that contains the research proposals that will be subject to cost recovery from the commercial fishing industry. Submissions closed 28 May 2018.

    Proposed additions to Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park

    Have your say on a proposal to add land to Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands (Conservation) Park. Submissions close 20 June 2018.

    Nominations for the Queen Elizabeth the Second National Trust Board

    A call is being made for nominations for the Queen Elizabeth the Second National Trust Board. Nominations close 1 pm Monday 30 April 2018

    Proposal to dispose of conservation land in the St Bathans Conservation Area

    Have your say on DOC's intention to dispose of an area of conservation land in the St Bathans Conservation Area. Submissions close 16 April 2018.

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