Apply for a permit

Introduction

Request permission to interact with wildlife or use public conservation land for reasons other than personal recreation.

Highlights

Getting started

Delays in processing

We’re currently receiving a large number of applications and they're taking longer than usual to process.

We're working hard to process older and urgent applications. If you have any concerns contact permissions@doc.govt.nz

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General information

We'll acknowledge your application within three working days and assign you a unique application number. Haven't heard from us? Contact permissions@doc.govt.nz.

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