2022 consultations

Introduction

Consultations that began in 2022.

Highlights

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

    New assessment of the conservation status of vascular plants

    Have your say on any changes in status of New Zealand vascular plants. Consultation closes on 9 September 2022.

    Rangitahi/Molesworth Recreation Reserve Conservation Management Plan Review

    DOC and Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura have together started preparing a new conservation management plan for Rangitahi/Molesworth Recreation Reserve. You are invited to make suggestions for the plan through the online survey before 7 August 2022 .

    Proposal to vest part of Morning Star Beach Recreation Reserve

    The Minister of Conservation has publicly notified a proposal to vest a part of Morning Star Beach Recreation Reserve near Queenstown in Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Submissions closed 26 June 2022.

    Help us reclassify stewardship land on the West Coast

    Have your say on the proposed reclassifications for 504 pieces of stewardship land on the West Coast before final decisions are made. Submissions close 23 August 2022.

    Help us improve conservation management planning and concessions legislation

    We want to hear your views on proposals within the Conservation Management and Processes Bill to improve conservation management planning and concessions (the permissions system). Submissions closed 30 June 2022.

    Proposed Hākaimangō-Matiatia (Northwest Waiheke) Marine Reserve

    Have your say on a proposed marine reserve in Hakaimango-Matiatia (Northwest Waiheke), Auckland. Submissions closed 20 March 2022.

    New assessment of the conservation status of New Zealand freshwater fishes

    Have your say on any changes in status of New Zealand freshwater fishes. Consultation closed on 9 May 2022.

    Whanganui A Hei (Cathedral Cove) Marine Reserve

    Have your say on a proposal to change the current legal name of “Whanganui A Hei (Cathedral Cove) Marine Reserve” to “Te Whanganui-O-Hei (Cathedral Cove) Marine Reserve”. Submissions closed 26 April 2022.

    Conservation Services Programme Annual Plan 2022/23

    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 27 May 2022.

    Third consultation on 2018 WARO land access recommendations

    Have your say if you’re affected by WARO on the third and final consultation about the national WARO land access recommendations. Submissions closed 11 May 2022.

    New assessment of the conservation status of New Zealand bats

    Have your say on any changes in status of New Zealand bats. Consultation closes on 23 August 2022.

    Proposed naming of a scenic reserve near Dargaville

    Have your say on the naming of a scenic reserve near Dargaville. Submissions closed on 18 July 2022.

    Proposed vesting of Te Paina (Mercer Domain Recreation Reserve)

    DOC has publicly notified a proposal to vest Te Paina (Mercer Domain Recreation Reserve) in Waikato-Tainui and classify the land as local purpose marae. Submissions closed 8 August 2022.

    Support national action for sharks in New Zealand

    Have your say on a new national plan to protect and conserve sharks found in New Zealand's waters. Submissions close on 13 September 2022.

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