2016 consultations

Introduction

View consultations that began in 2016.

Approval of Wellington Conservation Management Strategy

The Wellington Conservation Management Strategy has been approved by the New Zealand Conservation Authority.

Proposal to establish a game trophy export levy for the Game Animal Council

See a summary of submissions on the proposed new levy to fund the Game Animal Council’s activities and find out what the next steps are.

South-East Marine Protection Forum consultation on 20 proposed sites

The forum called for submissions on 20 site proposals for possible inclusion in a network of marine protected areas. Submissions closed 20 December 2016.

Intention to grant a run of the river hydro scheme concession to Westpower Limited

Have your say on the Minister of Conservation's intention to grant a concession to Westpower Limited to construct and operate a run of the river hydro scheme on the Waitaha River on the West Coast. Submissions closed 14 November 2016.

Intention to grant a licence concession to Ruapehu Alpine Lifts

The Minister of Conservation has granted a concession to Ruapehu Alpine Lifts Ltd for a licence to occupy Whakapapa ski area.

Conservation and environment science roadmap proposal

Have your say on the discussion paper for a proposed conservation and environment science roadmap. Submissions close 7 September 2016.

Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park Management Plan review

Have your say on the review of the Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park Management Plan.

Kahurangi National Park Management Plan amendment

The proposed amendment was to extend the Heaphy Track mountain biking season to 1 April – 30 November, excluding Easter. Submissions closed 12 July 2016.

Westland Tai Poutini National Park Management Plan review

Have your say on the review of the Westland Tai Poutini National Park Management Plan.

Draft Conservation Services Programme Annual Plan 2016/17

The draft Conservation Services Programme Annual Plan for 2016/17 contains the research proposals that will be subject to cost recovery from the commercial fishing industry.

Consultation on the Threat Management Plan for New Zealand sea lions/rāpoka

A consultation on a range of options and recommendations for mitigating both human-induced and natural threats to New Zealand sea lions/rāpoka was run in August 2016.

New listing of the threatened status of New Zealand vascular plants

DOC seeks submissions about any changes in status of New Zealand vascular plant taxa. Submissions closed 31 July 2016.

New Marine Protected Areas Act

Have your say on a proposal for a new approach to marine protection in New Zealand. Submissions closed 11 March 2016.

Paparoa National Park Management Plan review

The Paparoa National Park Management Plan became operative on 1 February 2017 following a full, formal review.

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