Guidance for permission applications – Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki (formerly Egmont National Park)
On 1 April 2025 Te Ture Whakatupua mō Te Kāhui Tupua 2025/Taranaki Maunga Collective Redress Act 2025 (the Act) came into force.

The Act details additional information that applications for activities within Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki must now include, which is summarised below.

See section 9 of the Act, which defines key terms used.

Summary of Te Ture Whakatupua mō Te Kāhui Tupua 2025

The Act legally returns customary names to the peaks within Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki, which are Taranaki Maunga, Pouākai, Patuhā, Kaitake and Panitahi. Several other traditional names have been legally returned to other areas within Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki.

The Act recognises the peaks within Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki and surrounding land as a legal person, collectively known as Te Kāhui Tupua. Te Kāhui Tupua has its own legal personhood with corresponding rights, powers, duties and liabilities of a legal person.

There is a collective responsibility for us all to take care of Te Kāhui Tupua. Ngā Pou Whakatupua are intrinsic values set out in section 19 of the Act, and guide stewardship responsibilities for Te Kāhui Tupua.

Pre-application information

Links to key documents are provided below for your information:

You can request a preapplication meeting with a staff member from the New Plymouth District Office.

Alternatively, contact the Taranaki Community team or Senior Treaty Rangers based in Taranaki who can assist in providing sound context regarding Te papa-Kura-o-Taranaki. Email: taranakicommunity@doc.govt.nz

Permission applications

In accordance with section 2(2) of Schedule 4 of the Act, an application for an activity within Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki must include the following:

  • sufficient information about how the proposed activity is consistent with Te Kāhui Tupua status and Ngā Pou Whakatupua, and,
  • for applications for interests in Te Whenua Taurikura (a lease, easement, or licence to occupy the land), any additional information about how the proposed activity is consistent with Te Ruruku Pūtakerongo (the collective redress deed) and the Act, and,
  • a record of the discussions between the applicant and iwi and hapū of Ngā Iwi o Taranaki about the application. DOC encourages applicants to enter into those discussions prior to submitting an application.

Download and complete the form below to submit with your application. Applications for activities within Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki without this additional application form will not be considered.

Application form - Additional Information Required for Application in Te Papa-Kura-O-Taranaki – (DOCX, 71 K)

DOC staff who process applications will be assessing all applications on a case-by-case basis, and where we can progress an application to decision, we will. In some circumstances there may be delays in processing while new processes are established and we will work to minimise frustration for applicants. We will be updating this guidance from time to time, as agreements are reached.

Future changes

He Kawa Ora, a new national park management plan, will be developed and agreed on between DOC, Te Tōpuni Kōkōrangi, and Te Tōpuni Ngārahu.

The Act creates changes to the application process. For example, applications for an interest in Te Whenua Taurikura will be jointly decided on between the Minister of Conservation and Te Tōpuni Kōkōrangi.