2024 consultations

Introduction

Consultations that began in 2024.

    Allied Petroleum Limited

    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.

    Real Journeys Limited

    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.

    Proposals to modernise the conservation system

    Have your say on two discussion documents by 28 February 2025.

    Application by Roger Manthel Trust and Neil Manthel Trust for a concession

    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.

    Application for a marine mammal permit by Port Marlborough Limited

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

    Application for concessions by Queenstown Bungy Limited

    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.

    Help us modernise conservation land management

    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.

    Tender process for Blackstone Hill Conservation Area

    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.

    Application by Kearney, Hoffman, and Stapleton for a lease, licence and easement

    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.

    West Coast Te Tai o Poutini Conservation Management Strategy review

    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.

    Application for a building encroachment by Turu Pounamu Investment Limited

    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.

    Te Kei o Te Waka: Draft Conservation Management Plan for Te Tāpui Tokotoru

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

    Application for a concession by Southern Resource Management Limited

    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.

    Tender process for Stony Batter Conservation Area and Stony Batter Historic Reserve

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

    Fair allocation process for commercial activities in Abel Tasman and Kaiteriteri

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

    Application for a Marine Mammal Permit by Leigh Torres

    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.

    Application for a marine mammal permit by Heritage Expeditions

    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.

    Multiple lease applications for the Lower Selwyn Huts

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

    Application for a marine mammal permit by Lindblad Expeditions

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

    Application for a concession by Arahura Holding Limited

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

    Application by the Wallace's for a lease and licence

    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.

    Application by the Bankier's for a lease and licence

    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.

    Application By Taupō District Council for a lease and easement

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

    Application for a lease by Tāmaki Regeneration Company

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

    Application for a lease by Tāhuhu Forestry Limited

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

    Nominations for Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve Board

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

    Motueka Sandspit Scenic Reserve, Tasman feedback

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

    Expression of interest for a concession in Pūponga Farm Park

    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.

    New assessment of the conservation status of mosses in Aotearoa New Zealand

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

    Application for a marine mammal permit by Mercury Bay Discoveries Limited

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

    Application for a marine mammal permit by Massey University

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

    Draft Te Hiku o Te Ika-a-Māui Conservation Management Strategy

    Submissions on the draft Te Hiku o Te Ika-a-Māui Conservation Management Strategy (CMS) closed on 11 October. Find out more here about the development of the CMS and next steps.

    Proposed partial cancellation of public access easements in Hira Forest

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

    Application by Te Papa Museum for a marine mammal permit

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

    Application by Moriarty and Logan for a lease and license

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

    Application by Michelle LaRue for a marine mammal permit

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

    Application by Hokotehi Moriori Trust for a marine mammal permit

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

    Fair allocation process for aircraft landings in Westland Tai Poutini National Park

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

    Tender process for Blackstone Hill Conservation Area

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

    New assessment of the conservation status of Chondrichthyans (sharks and rays) in Aotearoa New Zealand

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

    International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy Review 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.

    Application for a lease and license by Gordon and Barbara Hussey

    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.

    Notification of lease for variation to existing concession by FENZ

    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.

    Application for the construction of tsunami warnings sirens by NRC

    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.

    Conservation Services Programme Annual Plan 2024/25

    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.

    Expression of interest (EOI) aircraft landings

    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.

    Application for a lease and licence by Mercury Bay Boating Club Incorporated

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

    Applications for marine mammal permits

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

    Application for a lease by Robert and Susan Allison

    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.

    Proposed vesting of a Local Purpose (Municipal Buildings) Reserve in Tauranga

    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.

    New assessment of the conservation status of marine mammals in Aotearoa New Zealand

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

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