2023 consultations

Introduction

Consultations that began in 2023.

    Application by Pure Tūroa Limited to operate Tūroa Ski Area on Mt Ruapehu

    Pure Tūroa Limited has been granted a 10-year concession to operate the Tūroa ski-field.

    Application for reconstruction and lease of Taranaki/Egmont National Park Visitor Centre

    Have your say on an application by the Kotahitanga o Te Atiawa Trust (TKoTA) to reconstruct and lease the Taranaki/Egmont National Park Visitor Centre. Submissions closed Wednesday, 10 January 2024.

    Application for a lease and licence by Andrew Harrison

    Have your say on an application by Andrew Harrison for a lease for a boatshed and part of a dwelling, and a licence for wastewater system in the Marlborough Sounds Foreshore Reserve. Submissions closed Friday, 22 December 2023.

    Application to operate four baches by the Rangitoto Island Conservation Trust

    Have your say on an application by the Rangitoto Island Conservation Trust to maintain and operate historic baches across the Rangitoto Island Scenic Reserve. Submissions closed Wednesday, 10 January 2024.

    Applications for guiding on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing

    Have your say on multiple applications submitted to guide visitors on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Submissions closed Wednesday, 13 December 2023.

    Application for a lease by Yvonne McKee

    Have your say on an application by Yvonne Mckee for a lease for a replacement boatshed in the Marlborough Sounds Foreshore Reserve. Submissions closed Friday, 8 December 2023.

    Application for a marine mammal filming permit by ARDS Limited

    Have your say on an application by ARDS Limited for a marine mammal filming permit in coastal areas of the North Island. Submissions close Monday 4 December 2023.

    Application for a lease/licence by Kaikaiāwaro Charitable Trust

    Have your say on the application by Kaikaiāwaro Charitable Trust for a lease/licence for the operation and management of the Pelorus Bridge site. Submissions closed Friday, 8 December 2023.

    Applications for accommodation lease/licences

    Have your say on multiple applications submitted for accommodation licences across Aotearoa New Zealand. Submissions closed 29 November 2023.

    Applications for structure lease/licences

    Have your say on multiple applications submitted for structure licences across Aotearoa New Zealand. Submissions closed 29 November 2023.

    Application from Uenuku Chartiable Trust and Ruapehu District Council for a filming licence

    Have your say on an application from Uenuku Charitable Trust and Ruapehu District for a filming licence. Submissions closed 16 November 2023.

    Application from Uenuku Chartiable Trust and Ruapehu District Council for a general licence

    Have your say an application from Uenuku Charitable Trust and Ruapehu District for a general licence. Submissions closed 16 November 2023.

    Application for a marine mammal permit by Clearwater Wildlife Tours Limited

    Have your say on an application submitted by Clearwater Wildlife Tours Limited for a marine mammal permit. Submissions closed 13 November 2023.

    Application for Sounds foreshore concession by Mr. Nick Bristed

    Have your say on a concession application by Nick Bristed in the Marlborough Sounds Foreshore Reserve. Submissions closed Monday 6 November 2023.

    Application from WSP Wildwater Productions for a filming permit

    The public submission period for this permit closed 25 October 2023.

    Application from Terry Hartley Langdale-Hunt for a marine mammal permit

    DOC has approved a marine mammal permit application by Terry Hartley Langdale-Hunt to import and hold three carved humpback whale bones from Tonga.

    Application from Fiordland Expeditions Limited for a marine mammal permit

    Have your say on an application for a marine mammal permit submitted by Fiordland Expeditions Limited. Submissions closed 30 October 2023.

    Application from Carlos Wilkie for a marine mammal permit

    DOC has approved a permit application from Carlos Wilkie to hold, import, and export one carved sperm whale jawbone.

    BBC Natural History and Factual Productions Ltd permit application

    Have your say on an application for a permit under the Mari ne Mammals Protection Act 1978 by BBC Natural History and Factual Productions Limited. Submissions closed 31 October 2023.

    Application for a marine mammal permit by Cruise Milford NZ Limited

    Have your say on an application for a marine mammal permit submitted by Cruise Milford NZ Limited. Submissions closed 30 October 2023.

    Rakitata River revival strategy consultation

    Help shape a new strategy to revive the Rakitata River in Canterbury from its alpine headwaters to coastal hāpua. Consultation now closed.

    Application from Seventh-Day Adventist Church Property Trustee (NZ) Limited for a concession

    Have your say on a proposal to grant a lease and easement for the occupation of Lake Lyndon Lodge. Submissions closed 6 October 2023.

    Application for a concession by NZSki Limited

    Have your say on a concession application by NZSki Limited for a licence within Coronet Peak Recreation Reserve, Queenstown. Submissions closed 25 August 2023.

    Notice of intention to grant concession for the occupation of Rex Simpson Hut

    Have your say on a proposal to grant a concession for the occupation of Rex Simpson Hut in Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park. Submissions closed 22 September 2023.

    Concession application by Manawatu Marine Boating Club Incorporated

    Have your say on an application by Manawatu Marine Boating Club Incorporated at Hartley Street, Foxton Harbour Improvements Reserve. Submissions closed 11 August 2023.

    Notice of intention to revoke part of Aorangi Forest Park

    Have your say on a proposal to revoke part of Aorangi Forest Park. Submissions closed 12 September 2023.

    Concession application by Thomas and Simone Caspritz

    Have your say on a concession application by Thomas and Simone Caspritz in the Marlborough Sounds Foreshore Reserve. Submissions closed Friday 11 August 2023.

    Biodiversity credits: An incentive to support conservation efforts

    Have your say on whether a biodiversity credit system could help protect and restore native wildlife. Submissions closed on 3 November 2023.

    Application by Trees Adventure Holdings PTY Limited

    Have your say on an application by Trees Adventure Holdings PTY Limited for a lease and licence in the Hamner area. Submissions closed 16 June 2023 at 5 pm.

    Proposal to change to speed limits in and around Whakapapa Village

    Have your say on changes to speed limits in and around Whakapapa Village in Tongariro National Park. Submissions closed 19 May 2023.

    Conservation Services Programme Annual Plan 2023/24

    Have your say on the annual plan that contains research proposals that will be subject to cost recovery from the commercial fishing industry. Submissions closed at 5pm on Monday, 15 May 2023.

    Discounts policy review

    The discount policy for recreational facilities has been in place since 2021. After wide consultation, both internal and external, this policy has now been reviewed and revised.

    Application for a concession by NZSki Limited

    Have your say on a concession application by NZSki Limited for a lease, licence and easement within the Remarkables Ski Field Access Road and Rastus Burn Recreation Reserve, Queenstown. Submissions closed 3 May 2023.

    Tuatapere Hump Track Charitable Trust

    Have your say on applications by Tuatapere Hump Track Charitable Trust for a lease, licence and easement in the Fiordland National Park and Waikoau Forest Conservation Area. Submissions closed 20 April 2023.

    Pelorus Bridge campground and café tender opportunity

    DOC ran an open tender process for the opportunity to operate Pelorus Bridge café and campground. Tenders closed 25 September 2023.

    Concession application by Kingfish Lodge 2016 Limited

    Have your say on an application by Kingfish Lodge 2016 Limited for a licence near Kingfish Point, Whangaroa Harbour, Northland. Submissions closed 28 February 2023.

    Concession application by Te Pae o Waimihia

    Have your say on an application by Te Pae o Waimihia for a lease concession over land and buildings at Taupō Nursery Conservation Area, Taupō. Submissions closed 5 pm 28 February 2023.

    Proposed naming and classification of a reserve in Himatangi, Horowhenua

    Have your say on the naming and classification of a reserve in Himatangi, Horowhenua. Submissions closed 5 pm 24 February 2023.

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