Proposed topic for DOC’s Long-term Insights Briefing

Introduction

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

DOC and other government departments must publish LTIBs at least once every three years. 

The purpose of an LTIB is to publish:

  • information about medium and long-term trends, risks and opportunities that affect or may affect Aotearoa New Zealand; and
  • information and impartial analysis, including policy options for responding to these trends, risks and opportunities.

LTIBs are not government policy and must be developed independently of Ministers. The subject matter of an LTIB is the sole discretion of Chief Executives.

The proposed LTIB topic

DOC sought feedback on the proposed topic of our second LTIB. The proposed topic is:

How can the value of nature be better integrated into government decision-making?

Investigating this topic will include answering the following questions:

  1. What is the value of nature in Aotearoa New Zealand and how does value change over time? What are the challenges and gaps in approaches used to date to understand and estimate the value of nature?
  2. How is the value of nature currently incorporated into government decision-making?
  3. What novel approaches can be undertaken to better incorporate the value of nature into government decision-making in Aotearoa New Zealand?

Why we are proposing this topic

Nature is not only valuable in its own right, it also supports the economy and the wellbeing of New Zealanders. The continued degradation of nature and biodiversity puts Aotearoa New Zealand’s prosperity at risk.

We want to explore ways to better incorporate the value of nature into policy decision-making processes to ensure that the choices we make better reflect how important nature is to New Zealanders’ wellbeing and success.

Read the full consultation document (PDF, 255K)

Submissions

Submissions closed 26 February 2025.

If you have any questions about DOC’s Long-term Insights Briefing you can email us at ltib@doc.govt.nz.

What happens next

Your feedback will help inform the development of our draft LTIB.

Agencies are required to publicly consult both on the topic and on the draft LTIB.  In mid-2025, DOC will undertake a second round of public consultation on the draft LTIB. If you are interested in being involved in this second stage of consultation, let us know in your email.

The Minister of Conservation will present the final LTIB to the House of Representatives by late-2025.

Contact

If you have any questions about the consultation, email: ltib@doc.govt.nz.