Have your say on a marine mammal permit application by Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance Limited to commercially view marine mammals from land. Submissions close on 21, January 2026.

Have your say on a marine mammal permit application by Benjamin Work to take, import and export marine mammal bone. Submissions close 1 January 2026.

The Minister of Conservation is inviting expressions of interest from people wanting to be considered for appointment to join the Guardians of Lakes Wānaka.

Have your say on a marine mammal permit application by the New Zealand King Salmon Co. Limited to "take" marine mammals. Submissions close 16 December 2025.

Have your say on Discover Waitomo’s proposed 10-year cave guiding lease, licence and permit application in Aranui Cave and Ruakuri Scenic Reserve, Waikato. Submissions close on 12 December 2025.

Have your say on a concession application by Queenstown Trails Trust for a licence. Submissions close 12 December 2025.

Have your say on an application for a lease at Sound Foreshore Reserve by Whataroa Folly Limited. Submissions close 22 January 2026 at 5 pm.

Have your say on the future of wapiti deer management in part of Fiordland National Park. Submissions close 8 December 2025.

Have your say on the future of sika deer management in the Kaimanawa and Kaweka forest parks and Kaweka Conservation Area. Submissions close 8 December 2025.

Have your say on any changes in status of birds in Aotearoa New Zealand. Consultation closes on 31 January 2026.

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.