New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement

New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement 2010

The New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement (NZCPS) guides local authorities in their day to day management of the coastal environment.

NZCPS 2010 and related guidance notes

The NZCPS 2010 and related guidance notes have been developed by DOC to support its implementation. 

Review of the effect of NZCPS 2010 on RMA decision-making

Report from DOC to the Minister of Conservation on its review of the effects of the NZCPS 2010 on Resource Management Act decision-making. Released February 2018.

• Part 1 Overview and key findings (PDF, 1,797K)
• Part 2 Background information (PDF, 3,870K)

Review of the proposed National Environmental Standard for Marine Aquaculture for consistency with NZCPS 2010

• Review of the proposed National Environmental Standard for Marine Aquaculture (PDF, 1,831K)