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. If you are interested in holding a concession, you can submit an expression of interest form until 5 pm, 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 close 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 close 7 May 2025.

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

Have your say on an application by Ngati Paoa Iwi Trust for a lease in Auckland. Submissions close 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 close 12 May 2025.

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