Open consultations
Have your say on issues we are currently seeking comment on.

Have your say on a marine mammal permit application by Cathedral Cove Kayaks Limited to view marine mammals (excluding bottlenose dolphins) from guided kayak tours. Submissions close at 11:59 pm, 3 November 2026.

The Minister of Conservation invites Requests for Proposals to provide scheduled commercial ferry services to the Tiritiri Matangi Island Wharf. Proposal submissions close 13 November 2026.

Have your say on the proposed disposal of the Conservation Area – Taupō Nursery. Submissions close on Friday 13 November 2026 at 4 pm.

Share information to help review the conservation status of lichens in Aotearoa New Zealand. Submissions close on 30 November 2026.