2025 consultations

New Zealand’s nature is special and unique, but many people don’t know it’s also in serious trouble. More than 4000 native species are threatened or at risk of extinction – one of the highest proportions in the world.

DOC will design an allocation process to grant new concessions through a targeted consultation process. The expression of interest closed 5 May 2025.

DOC will design an allocation process to grant new concessions through a targeted consultation process. If you are interested in holding a concession, you can submit an expression of interest form until 5 pm, 23 May 2025.

Have your say on an application submitted by The Girl Guides Association New Zealand Incorporated 116009-ACC. Submissions closed 6 May 2025.

Have your say on a marine mammal permit application by John Carter. Submissions closed 24 April 2025.

Have your say on an application by Kilbride Heritage Trust for a lease and licence in Rakiura National Park. Submissions closed 28 April 2025.

Have your say on an application by Alistair MacLeod and Charles Gallagher for a lease, licence and easement in the Marlborough Sounds Foreshore Reserve. Submissions closed 22 April 2025.

Have your say on an application by Mount Robert Foundation for a lease and licence at Nelson Lakes National Park. Submissions closed on 22 April 2025.

Have your say on an application by Ngāti Manawa Custodian Limited to lease land in Murupara (Conservation Area – Murupara, aka Millennium Park). Submissions closed 16 April 2025.

Have your say on any changes in status of reptiles in Aotearoa New Zealand. Consultation closes on 21 July 2025.

Have your say on an application by Michael Stocker and Co. for a lease and licence in the Marlborough Sounds Foreshore Reserve. Submissions closed 11 April 2025.

Have your say on an application by Barbara Charters to lease land within the Lake Okareka Marginal Strip for an existing private boatshed. Submissions closed 5 pm 31 March 2025.

Have your say on a marine mammal permit application by Greater Wellington Regional Council to disturb New Zealand fur seals (kekeno) at Cape Palliser. Submissions closed 21 March 2025.

Have your say on an application by Lake Rotoiti Outdoor Education Trust for the variation to an existing lease to move a low ropes course in Nelson Lakes National Park. Submissions closed 17 March 2025.

Have your say on an application by Ngā Waihua o Paerangi Trust for a licence to develop and operate a trail in Tongariro National Park. Submissions closed 5 March 2025.

Have your say on an application by Te Araroa Trust for the construction and use of a swing bridge across the Whangaehu River. Submissions closed 3 March 2025.

Have your say on the classification of a local purpose community reserve. Submissions closed 5pm Friday 7 March 2025.

DOC sought feedback on the proposed topic for our next Long-term Insights Briefing (LTIB). Submissions closed 26 February 2025.

Have your say on an application by Paul Roberts Beadle for a lease at Otago Central Rail Trail Recreation Reserve. Submissions closed 7 May 2025.

Have your say on an application by Camp Iona Charitable Trust for a lease and easement concession. Submissions closed 13 May 2025.

Have your say on an application by Ngati Paoa Iwi Trust for a lease in Auckland. Submissions closed 7 May 2025.

Have your say on a marine mammal permit application by Otago Water Taxis and Tours Limited to commercially view marine mammals from a vessel. Submissions closed 12 May 2025.

Have your say on an application by Cove Property Limited for a licence and easement at Marlborough Sounds. Submissions closed 14 May 2025.

Have your say on an application by Ruakaka Group Developments Limited for a lease, licence and easement. Submissions close 21 May 2025.

You are invited to apply for a site to be included on Aotearoa New Zealand’s World Heritage Tentative List. This is the first step towards World Heritage status. Applications close 30 January 2026.

Have your say on a lease concession by Ruapehu District Council. Submissions close Wednesday 4 June 2025.

Have your say on an intention to grant a lease and licence concession to Mount Cheeseman Ski Club Incorporated. Submissions close on 14 July 2025.

Have your say on an application by Barkers Fruit Processors Limited for a concession. Submissions close Friday 13 June 2025 at 5 pm.

Have your say on an application by Kau Fefine Fakana'ana'a Trust for a lease of a Local Purpose Reserve in Mount Roskill. Submissions close 12 June 2025.

Have your say on an application by Real Journeys Limited for a lease and licence in Fiordland National Park. Submissions close 13 June 2025.

Have your say on a joint application by Mercury Willow Holdings Limited, the B M Rogers Family Trust and the Claire Hoskin Family Trust for a lease renewal. Submissions close 17 June 2025.