Review of the New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement

A review of the 1994 New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement (NZCPS) has ended with a decision by the Minister of Conservation to issue a new statement, the NZCPS 2010.

The review began in 2003, in accordance with an NZCPS policy, and went through several stages:

  • 2004: independent review of the effectiveness of the NZCPS 1994
  • 2006: Issues and Options paper
  • 2007: Proposed NZCPS prepared
  • 2008: Public submissions and Board of Inquiry hearings
  • 2009: Board report to Minister of Conservation
  • 2010: Minister considers Board report and recommendations

Find out about the consultation process

Independent Review of the New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement (PDF, 785K)

Publications

New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement 2010

Learn how to carry out your own marine survey

Learn more

Marine Protected Areas Policy and Implementation Plan (www.biodiversity.govt.nz)

Resource Management Act 1991 (www.legislation.govt.nz)

Conservation for prosperity. Tiakina te taiao, kia puawai