Find out about issues that DOC has sought public comment on in the past.
Share your knowledge of the Manawatu coastal environment and the values you place on them.
An online survey asked about current and future recreation in the Silver Peaks. The survey has now closed.
Submissions closed on 18 September 2009.
This plan describes what services are provided to the Aoraki/Mount Cook community by the Department of Conservation under its ‘local-body’ function.
View a report on the effects of tourism on dusky dolphins at Kaikoura, and make an online submission.
Submissions closed at 4pm on Friday 4 September 2009.
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.
Between 29 July and 14 Septmeber 2009 the department sought submissions on the discussion paper on the future management of St James Conservation Area.
The West Coast Marine Protection Forum is inviting comments on proposed options for marine protected areas in the West Coast biogeographic region.
Proposed options for marine protected areas in the subantarctic biogeographic region.
View information about the consultation on the Mt Aspiring National Park Draft Management Plan. The draft plan can be downloaded here.
The summary of submissions received on the two draft planning documents has now been completed. Hearings are scheduled to take place from the 22nd of June 2009 to the 24th of August 2009.
Submissions about any changes in status of NZ bryophytes (mosses, liverworts and hornworts) closed on 10 April 2009. This will inform a revision of the bryophyte lists in the NZ Threat Classification System.
Submissions about any changes in status of NZ bats closed on the 10 April 2009. This will inform a revision of the bat lists in the NZ Threat Classification System.
Consultation on the status of marine species has closed. Expert panels have met to consider the status of these species, and the results are currently being prepared for publication.
The Native frog recovery plan consultation period closed on 27 February 2009.
Submissions on the draft Waikato Conservation Management Strategy can be viewed here. The post notification of drafting the Waikato CMS has been put on hold until early 2010.
Submissions about any changes in status of NZ freshwater fish closed on the 22 May 2009. This will inform a revision of the list in the NZ Threat Classification System.
Submissions about any changes in status of NZ reptiles and amphibians closed on the 28 February 2009. This will inform a revision of the reptiles and amphibians list in the NZ Threat Classification System.
A proposed framework regarding implementation issues around the Captive Management Policy, regarding holding absolutely protected wildlife in captivity.
We are in the process of identifying 'open' and 'controlled' dog areas on Canterbury's public conservation land.
Public feedback was sought on proposed recreation developments for the Awarua/Waituna Wetland.
To increase protection of Hector’s and Maui’s dolphins, four new marine mammal sanctuaries and changes to an existing sanctuary have been proposed. Consultations have now closed.
Learn about the Board of Inquiry into the proposed New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement (NZCPS), view the submissions on the proposal, and find out about the next stages in the process.
Submissions on the draft Conservation Management Plan for Te Tapui Tokotoru closed on 18 July 2008.
Public submissions were invited for the proposed Oteake Conservation Park that straddles the ranges between Central Otago and the Waitaki Valley.
Your views, comments and suggestions were invited on the development of the draft Wanganui Conservation Management Strategy.
A new park is proposed for mid-Canterbury that brings 11 pieces of conservation land together into one management unit across the Two Thumb Range.
Submissions regarding the status of NZ fungal species closed on June 1.
Submissions on the proposed Hawea Conservation Park closed on 28 May 2008.
Submissions on the 2008-2018 strategy have now been heard and a final version is in preparation.
Submissions regarding the status of NZ bird species closed on 1 May 2008.
Public submissions are invited for the proposed Ka Whata Tu O Rakihouia Conservation Park, Kaikoura Ranges. Submissions closed 2 April 2008.
This review seeks comment on proposals to help manage the domestic trade in whale bone and to give statutory recognition to the role of tangata whenua in managing whale strandings. Submissions closed on 1 March 2008.
You were invited to have your say on the draft Hector's and Maui's dolphin Threat Management Plan which seeks to help protect these species.
Learn about two draft plans aimed at better management of the New Zealand sea lion.
Participation was invited in the Westland Tai Poutini National Park Management Plan amendment consultation.
You views, comments and suggestions were inviited on the possibilities for, and implications of, increased protection of the bottlenose dolphins of Doubtful Sound/Patea.
Submissions were invited on the the draft West Coast Conservation Management Strategy.
The West Coast Marine Protection Forum called for public comment and feedback on the Marine and Coastal Environments of the West Coast.
Public submissions are invited for the proposed Kawatiri Heritage Conservation Park. Submissions closed 2 March 2007.
A discussion document on the Review of the Level of Protection for Some New Zealand Wildlife.
View an archive of consultations that closed in 2006 or earlier.
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