Have your say on a marine mammal permit application by Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance Limited to commercially view marine mammals from land. Submissions close on 21, January 2026.

Have your say on a marine mammal permit application by Benjamin Work to take, import and export marine mammal bone. Submissions close 1 January 2026.

The Minister of Conservation is inviting expressions of interest from people wanting to be considered for appointment to join the Guardians of Lakes Wānaka.

Have your say on a marine mammal permit application by the New Zealand King Salmon Co. Limited to "take" marine mammals. Submissions close 16 December 2025.

Have your say on Discover Waitomo’s proposed 10-year cave guiding lease, licence and permit application in Aranui Cave and Ruakuri Scenic Reserve, Waikato. Submissions close on 12 December 2025.

Have your say on a concession application by Queenstown Trails Trust for a licence. Submissions close 12 December 2025.

Have your say on an application for a lease at Sound Foreshore Reserve by Whataroa Folly Limited. Submissions close 22 January 2026 at 5 pm.

Have your say on the future of wapiti deer management in part of Fiordland National Park. Submissions close 8 December 2025.

Have your say on the future of sika deer management in the Kaimanawa and Kaweka forest parks and Kaweka Conservation Area. Submissions close 8 December 2025.

Have your say on an application by Te Haerenga o Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki Limited and Man O'War Vineyards Limited for a lease and licence at Waiheke Island. Submissions closed 27 November 2025.

Have your say on an application by Milford Power Holdings Limited to lease an area of the Fiordland National Park in Milford Sound. Submissions closed 26 November 2025.

Have your say on seven lease concession applications for private baches within the Pourerere Conservation Area, Hawke’s Bay. Submissions closed on 25 November 2025.

Have your say on a concession application by Carol Evans, Robin Evans, Rhonda Dunbavan, Michelle Matthews and Clifton Todd for a lease. Submissions closed 24 November 2025.

DOC will be running a competitive allocation process for farming and commercial opportunities in the Molesworth Recreation Reserve, ahead of the existing farming lease expiring.

Have your say on Motutapu Outdoor Education Trust's and Pou Tangata Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki Community Development Trust's applications to renew lease concessions on Motutapu Island Recreation Reserve. Submissions closed at 5 pm on 12 November 2025.

An application for a lease at Sound Foreshore Reserve has been made by G I Allott, V G Allott & Canterbury Trustees (2006) Ltd; D A Calvert & J F Calvert. Submissions closed on 3 November 2025.

Have your say on an application by Luma Enchanted to lease an area of the Local Purpose Reserve ex Sargood Chalet Girl Guide Camp, near Queenstown. Submissions closed 13 November 2025.

A marine mammal permit application by Antipodes Travel Limited for a marine mammal viewing permit has been approved.

Have your say on any changes in status of birds in Aotearoa New Zealand. Consultation closes on 31 January 2026.

Have your say on an application for a lease, licence and easement in the Queen Charlotte Sound Foreshore Reserve. Submissions closed 30 October 2025.

Have your say on Proposed Plan Change 1 – Regional Coastal Plan: Kermadec and Subantarctic Islands. Submissions closed 22 October 2025. The Minister now invites further submissions, closes midnight 12 December 2025

A marine mammal permit application by David Thomas to export a whalebone necklace has been approved.

Have your say on the future of marine management in Kaikōura. Submissions closed 11 November 2025.

Have your say on an application for a lease at Sound Foreshore Reserve by S.B. Gooder and S.R. Harris. Submissions closed 19 September 2025.

Have your say on a wild animal recovery operations (WARO) concession application by the Fiordland Wapiti Foundation for a term of 10 years. Submissions closed on 19 September 2025.

New Zealand Motor Camp Association has applied to operate the Orari Gorge Campsite within Orari Gorge Scenic Reserve exclusively for a period of 15 years. Submissions closed on 29 August 2025.

Have your say on a lease, licence, easement concession application to authorise an existing whare, septic system, decking, electricity and water conveyance at Ruapara Bay, Arapaoa Island, Picton. Submissions closed 22 August 2025.

Eventes Event Management Limited’s application for a permit to undertake land-based viewing of marine mammals for a period of 10 years has been approved.

Have your say on an application by Alan David West for a lease and license at Harataonga Recreation Reserve in Harataonga Bay. Submissions close 8 August 2025 at 11:59 pm.

Have your say on a proposal to approve a reduction in the width of a marginal strip adjoining the Opanuku Stream in Henderson, Auckland. Submissions closed 5 September 2025.

Have your say on a permit application by the Christchurch City Council for a marine mammal permit. Submissions closed 5 August 2025.

An application by Aoraki/Mount Cook Alpine Village Limited for a lease at Aoraki/Mount Cook Village was granted.

Have your say on a marine mammal permit application by Real Journeys Limited to commercially view marine mammals using a vessel. Submissions closed 6 August 2025.

An application by Waipu Cove Surf Life Saving Club Incorporated for the lease at Waipu Cove Domain Recreation Reserve has been approved.

An application by Motuihe Trust for a lease at Motuihe Island Recreation Reserve. Submissions closed 23 July 2025 at 11:59 pm.

Have your say on an application by 4JQT Limited for a 30-year term lease and licence in Queenstown. Submissions closed Friday 18 July 2025 at 5 pm.

Have your say on an application by Kawau Island Catering Ltd for a lease at Kawau Island Historic Reserve. Submissions closed 17 July 2025 at 11:59 pm.

Have your say on an application by Grant Hensman for a 36-year term lease in Mt Aurum Recreation Reserve. Submissions closed Tuesday 15 July 2025.

An application by Wings and Water (Te Anau) Limited for float plane aircraft landings in Fiordland National Park has been approved.

Have your say on an application submitted by Russell Boating Club Incorporated. Submissions close 3 July 2025 at 5 pm.

An application for a lease and licence was submitted by Cycles of Life Limited. Submissions closed 27 June 2025.

An application for a variation to a lease and a new lease was submitted by Alpine Huts NZ Limited. Submissions closed 27 June 2025.

Have your say on an application by Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rēhia for a lease and licence concession. Submissions closed 30 June 2025.

An application by Staveley Hall Society Incorporated for a lease and licence concession. Submissions closed 1 July 2025.

An application was submitted by Inflite Limited for an accommodation lease. Submissions closed on 25 June 2025.

An application by Chatham Islands Management Limited for a lease in Chatham Islands. Submissions closed 24 June 2025.

An application by Aoraki/Mount Cook Alpine Village Limited for an accommodation lease. Submissions closed 24 June 2025.

Have your say on a joint application by Mercury Willow Holdings Limited, the B M Rogers Family Trust and the Claire Hoskin Family Trust for a lease renewal. Submissions closed 17 June 2025.

An application by Real Journeys Limited for a lease and licence in Fiordland National Park. Submissions closed 13 June 2025.

An application by Kau Fefine Fakana'ana'a Trust for a lease of a Local Purpose Reserve in Mount Roskill. Submissions closed 12 June 2025.

An application by Barkers Fruit Processors Limited for a concession. Submissions closed Friday 13 June 2025 at 5 pm.

Have your say on an intention to grant a lease and licence concession to Mount Cheeseman Ski Club Incorporated. Submissions closed on 14 July 2025.

Ruapehu District Council has been granted a lease concession to continue operating the Pipiriki Transfer Station.

You are invited to apply for a site to be included on Aotearoa New Zealand’s World Heritage Tentative List. This is the first step towards World Heritage status. Applications close 30 January 2026.

An application by Ruakaka Group Developments Limited for a lease, licence and easement. Submissions close 21 May 2025.

Have your say on an application by Cove Property Limited for a licence and easement at Marlborough Sounds. Submissions closed 14 May 2025.

Application for a marine mammal permit by Otago Water Taxis and Tours Limited to commercially view marine mammals from a vessel. Submissions closed 12 May 2025.

An application by Ngati Paoa Iwi Trust for a lease in Auckland. Submissions closed 7 May 2025.

An application by Camp Iona Charitable Trust for a lease and easement concession was approved.

Paul Roberts Beadle application for a lease at Otago Central Rail Trail Recreation Reserve was granted. Submissions closed 7 May 2025.

An application submitted by The Girl Guides Association New Zealand Incorporated 116009-ACC. Submissions closed 6 May 2025.

New Zealand’s nature is special and unique, but many people don’t know it’s also in serious trouble. More than 4000 native species are threatened or at risk of extinction – one of the highest proportions in the world.

Have your say on a marine mammal permit application by John Carter. Submissions closed 24 April 2025.

An application by Kilbride Heritage Trust for a lease and licence in Rakiura National Park. Submissions closed 28 April 2025.

Have your say on an application by Alistair MacLeod and Charles Gallagher for a lease, licence and easement in the Marlborough Sounds Foreshore Reserve. Submissions closed 22 April 2025.

An application by Mount Robert Foundation for a lease and licence at Nelson Lakes National Park has been approved.

Have your say on an application by Ngāti Manawa Custodian Limited to lease land in Murupara (Conservation Area – Murupara, aka Millennium Park). Submissions closed 16 April 2025.

Have your say on any changes in status of reptiles in Aotearoa New Zealand. Consultation closed on 21 July 2025.

Have your say on an application by Michael Stocker and Co. for a lease and licence in the Marlborough Sounds Foreshore Reserve. Submissions closed 11 April 2025.

Have your say on an application by Barbara Charters to lease land within the Lake Okareka Marginal Strip for an existing private boatshed. Submissions closed 5 pm 31 March 2025.

Have your say on a marine mammal permit application by Greater Wellington Regional Council to disturb New Zealand fur seals (kekeno) at Cape Palliser. Submissions closed 21 March 2025.

Have your say on an application by Lake Rotoiti Outdoor Education Trust for the variation to an existing lease to move a low ropes course in Nelson Lakes National Park. Submissions closed 17 March 2025.

Have your say on an application by Ngā Waihua o Paerangi Trust for a licence to develop and operate a trail in Tongariro National Park. Submissions closed 5 March 2025.

Have your say on an application by Te Araroa Trust for the construction and use of a swing bridge across the Whangaehu River. Submissions closed 3 March 2025.

Have your say on the classification of a local purpose community reserve. Submissions closed 5pm Friday 7 March 2025.

DOC sought feedback on the proposed topic for our next Long-term Insights Briefing (LTIB). Submissions closed 26 February 2025.

DOC has finalised the allocation process for new land and water-based concessions in Abel Tasman National Park, Abel Tasman Foreshore Scenic Reserve and Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve. Applications are open and close at 5 pm, Friday 19 December 2025.

DOC will design an allocation process to grant new concessions through a targeted consultation process.