2021 consultations

Introduction

Consultations that began in 2021.

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

Streamlining the stewardship land reclassification process

Submissions closed Friday 18 March 2022. We asked for your views on how to improve the process for reclassifying and disposing of stewardship land through legislative reform.

Expressions of interest for commercial sporting event concession opportunity on the Routeburn Track

Express your interest in the opportunity to run a commercial sporting event on the Routeburn Track in Mount Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks. Expression of interest period closed 24 September 2021.

Whakapapa Village – change to public parking areas and restrictions

Have your say on changes to the Whakapapa Village parking restrictions. Submissions closed 21 May 2021.

Proposed Te Pēwhairangi (Bay of Islands) marine mammal sanctuary

As a result of this consultation, the Te Pēwhairangi (Bay of Islands) Marine Mammal Sanctuary was announced on 17 November 2021. It came into effect 15 December 2021.

Proposal to extend seaward boundary of Cathedral Cove reserve and Cook Bluff reserve

Have your say if you’re an affected iwi, hapū or whānau on a proposal to extend the seaward boundary of Cathedral Cove Recreation Reserve and Cook Bluff Scenic Reserve on the Hahei coast, Coromandel. Submissions closed 9 June 2021.

Mana whenua engagement: Revitalising the Gulf’s marine protection proposals

We requested views from mana whenua on how customary practices could be expressed and supported in High Protection Areas in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park / Tīkapa Moana / Te Moananui-ā-Toi. Submissions closed February 2022.

Percentage of Revenue Framework Review

DOC has completed the review of the fee structure for activity fees that are determined by a percentage of revenue earned through a concession.

Proposed classification and name for North Otago reserve

Submissions closed 19 February 2021. Have your say on the proposed classification and naming of a 27 ha area 5 km south-west of Duntroon, Otago.

New approach for biking on public conservation lands and waters

We are working on a new way to manage biking on public conservation lands and waters.