DOC, Poutini Ngāi Tahu (Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae, Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio) and the West Coast Tai Poutini Conservation Board are working together in partnership to develop a new CMS for Te Tai Poutini West Coast.

The Government has introduced the Conservation Amendment Bill to Parliament. DOC is also undertaking targeted consultation on access charging regulations, revenue allocation and implementation.

On 7 May 2026, the Government introduced the Conservation Amendment Bill to Parliament.

The Government has introduced the Conservation Amendment Bill to Parliament.