The purpose of the New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement (NZCPS) is to state policies in order to achieve the purpose of the Resource Management Act in relation to the coastal environment of New Zealand.
The NZCPS 2010 took effect on 3 December 2010. It was amended in 2025.
NZCPS 2010 documents
NZCPS 2010 with 2025 amendment (PDF, 5,502K)
NZCPS 2010 - superseded 2025 (PDF, 949K)
2025 amendment:
NZCPS 2025 amendment document (PDF, 192K)
NZCPS 2010 with 2025 amendment showing track changes (PDF, 5,512K)
NZCPS 2010 guidance notes
NZCPS 2010 guidance notes have been developed by DOC to support implementation of the NZCPS.
Includes effectiveness review of NZCPS 2010 on Resource Management Act decision-making.