Find out about issues that DOC has sought public comment on in the past.
The Department of Conservation proposes to name a historic reserve in Central Otago and seeks submissions from any person or organisation wishing to support or object to the proposed name.
DOC seeks submissions on the Draft Conservation Services Programme Annual Plan 2013/14.
DOC seeks submissions about any changes in status of NZ aquatic organisms to inform a revision of the lists for these groups in the NZ Threat Classification System.
The Ministry for Primary Industries and the Department of Conservation are finalising a National Plan of Action to reduce the incidental catch of seabirds in New Zealand fisheries.
View the Molesworth Draft Management Plan and make a submission. Molesworth is a unique part of the South Island high country and a national taonga/treasure. Submissions have now closed.
Feedback was requested on a range of options and recommendations for mitigating both fishing and non-fishing human induced threats to Maui’s dolphins.
View the draft Westland Tai Poutini National Park Management Plan partial review and make a comment. This partial review looks at access to the Franz Josef and Fox Glacier valleys. Comments close 4:30 pm, Wednesday 20 February 2013.
The West Coast is going through a formal process to establish marine reserves on the West Coast. Find out about the proposed reserves and how you can have your say.
DOC sought submissions on the draft Conservation Services Programme Annual Plan 2012/13.
Consultations have closed on the proposal of an interim extension of the West Coast North Island Marine Mammal Sanctuary to further protect the nationally critical Maui’s dolphin. Views on extending the seismic survey regulations in the area are also sought.
The Department of Conservation is carrying out a review of permitting of commercial whale watching off Kaikoura ahead of the expiry of a 10-year suspension of new permits for the activity.
The Minister's intention to grant concessions for significant activities and/or structures on public conservation land are publicly notified so people can make submissions. Find out what notified concessions have closed but may be awaiting a hearing.
DOC sought submissions about any changes in status of NZ frogs, reptiles, bats and birds, to inform a revision of the lists for these groups in the NZ Threat Classification System.
This is a call for submissions on the draft Conservation Services Programme strategic and research plan: 2012-17.
This is a call for submissions about any changes in status of NZ vascular plant taxa, to inform a revision of the vascular plant lists in the NZ Threat Classification System.
The Minister of Conservation gives notice of her intention to grant concessions to Riverstone Holdings Limited to construct, operate and maintain a monorail and associated construction/mountain bike track track through the Snowdon Forest.
DOC seeks your comments on a proposal to introduce a hut booking system for the popular Rees-Dart Tramping Track.
The Minister of Conservation gives notice of her intention to grant concessions to Milford Dart Limited to investigate, construct, operate and maintain a bus tunnel from the Routeburn Road in Mt Aspiring National Park to the Hollyford Road in Fiordland National Park.
Canterbury Conservancy has two national parks: Arthur's Pass and Aoraki/Mt Cook. Amendments have been proposed to the management plans for both these national parks and we want to hear what you think.
Feedback was sought on an option to establish a non-New Zealand resident sports fishing licence. Submissions closed on 28 October 2011.
Feedback was sought for Proposed Pukekura Reserves (Taiaroa Head) Management Plan. Submissions closed 21 October 2011.
The Department of Conservation wanted to know what you thought about reducing the pressures that human activity in the area places on wildlife in the Ruakaka Wildlife Refuge.
Learn more about the Taupo Sports Fishery Management Plan review and the processes involved.
Consultation on the Draft Marine Conservation Services Annual Plan 2011/12 closed at 5 pm on Wednesday 15 June.
DOC and the Ministry of Fisheries wanted to change the approved 2010/11 Conservation Services Annual Plan. A period of consultation was held first (closed 20 April 2011).
Participate in the review of the Waikato Conservation Management Strategy. Let us know what matters to you, which places you value and what you think they should be like in 10 years. Submissions closed at 4.30 pm Friday 15 March 2013
Participate in the review of the Aucklandland Conservation Management Strategy. Let us know what matters to you, which places you value and what you think they should be like in 10 years. Submissions closed at 4.30 pm Friday 15 March 2013
A discussion document has been developed which outlines actual and potential recreation opportunities within Hakatere Conservation Area. You have until 2 May 2011 to comment.
The Department of Conservation invite the public to make submissions on the proposed names for the scenic reserves extending along the Marsden Point to Uretiti coastline in Northland.
The Tongariro Taupo Conservancy is undertaking a partial review of the Tongariro National Park Management Plan (TNPMP).
The Department of Conservation is seeking views on the future management of land formally known as Birchwood Station. The consultation is now closed.
This draft plan is being circulated for formal consultation with the captive holders, industry representatives, iwi, and stakeholders.
During May and June 2010 the Government reviewed the measures providing protection to basking sharks. As a result the Wildlife Act 1953 will be amended to include basking sharks.
Participate in the review of the Northland Conservation Management Strategy. Let us know what matters to you, which places you value and what you think they should be like in 10 years. Submissions closed at 4.30 pm Friday 15 March 2013
Feedback was sought on the partial review of the Tongariro National Park Management Plan which was adopted in 2006. Submissions closed 11 June 2010.
This closed Northland consultation was an investigation into the establishment of a Kauri National Park in Northland.
The Government reviewed the appropriateness of land with mineral potential being listed on Schedule 4 of the Crown Minerals Act. Consultations closed on 26 May 2010. The Government announced the outcome on 20 July 2010.
The deadline for comments on heli-hunting is now closed.
DOC is considering an amendment to the Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park Management Plan to allow for ‘heli-hunting’ within parts of Murchison and Godley valleys. Submission period is now closed.
DOC sought public input into planning and managing recreation within the Ō Tū Wharekai project area, Ashburton Lakes and upper Rangitata River, Canterbury.
An online survey asked about current and future recreation in the Silver Peaks. The survey has now closed.
This plan describes what services are provided to the Aoraki/Mount Cook community by the Department of Conservation under its ‘local-body’ function.
Canterbury Conservancy's draft guidelines for aircraft access is a proposal to zone public conservation land for different levels of aircraft access.
Wild Animal Recovery Operations (WARO) concession permits all expired in September 2009. The department sought feedback on a draft national WARO concession permit to replace the existing permits.
Feedback on the Northland North Island Brown Kiwi Taxon Plan has now closed.
View an archive of consultations that closed in 2009 or earlier.
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