Position statements are short documents that explain our views on legal requirements (statutory obligations). They help shape our operations by outlining what we will and won’t do.
Positions statements will be added to this page as and when they are created.
Drones use
This position statement outlines how we manage drone use on public conservation land.
Position statement - Drone use on public conservation land (PDF, 284K)
Drone use on conservation land
Mountain biking tracks
This position statement outlines how we consider proposals for new bike tracks on public conservation land.
Position statement - Considering new bike track proposals on PCL (PDF, 70K)
A reconsideration of your concession decision
This position statement outlines how DOC deals with an application for a reconsideration of a decision.
Reconsideration position statement (PDF, 172K)
Exporting wildlife established in New Zealand
This position statement clarifies Wildlife Act export authority requirements.
Position statement – Exporting wildlife established in New Zealand (PDF, 160K)
Apply for a Wildlife Act export authority
Beekeeping on public conservation land
This position statement outlines the requirements for beekeepers operating on public conservation land.