2026 consultations
Consultations that began in 2026.

Te Tōpuni Kōkōrangi invites early comments to help shape He Kawa Ora, the national park management plan for Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki. Comments can be made until 20 October 2026.

Have your say on a lease, licence and easement application by Clive Knolles Family Trust at Monkey Bay. Submissions close at 5 pm on 11 August 2026.

Have your say on a concession application by RCT Group Limited to establish a guided zipline operation at Queenstown. Submissions close 7 August 2026.

Have your say on an application to renew a structures concession at Sounds Foreshore Reserve, Havelock. Submissions close 29 July 2026 at 5 pm.

Have you say on an application for a lease and licence by the Odering's and Thompson's in the Sounds Foreshore Reserve. Submissions close 5 August 2026.

Have your say on Thompson Hood Trust application to continue leasing at Whatamango Bay (Picton) for 30 years. Submissions close 29 July 2026 at 5 pm.

We received a 10-year lease application to continue operating the Tiritiri Matangi Scientific Reserve Visitor Centre in the Hauraki Gulf. Submissions closed on 14 July 2026.

Have your say on Ruapuha Uekaha Hapu Trust 60-year licence and lease application at Waitomo Caves. Submissions closed on 7 July 2026 at 5 pm.

Have your say on a concession application by Rangitoto Island Bach Community Association. Submissions close 7 August 2026.

Existing long-term concessions for aircraft landings within the Kahurangi National Park are due to expire on 30 April 2027.

Have your say on a proposal to remove Waimata/Gemstone Bay Track and discontinue the Hahei Short Walk reroute. Feedback closed at 5 pm 19 June 2026.

Have your say on an application by The Ministry of Education for a lease at Waimate North. Submissions closed 19 June 2026 at 5 pm.

Have your say on an application by Anna Guild for a lease and licence at Sounds Foreshore Reserve. Submissions closed 22 June 2026 at 5 pm.

Have your say on an application to take, import and export personal items containing marine mammal skin. Submissions closed at 11.59 pm, 15 June 2026.

Have your say on the disposal of Evangeline Bivvy in Lake Sumner Forest Park. Submissions closed on Thursday 9 July 2026 at 5 pm.

Have your say on the first National Conservation Policy Statement. Submissions close 10 August 2026.

Have your say on two applications to lease two areas of Waikanae Creek Conservation Area. Submissions closed 15 June 2026 at 5 pm.

Have your say on multiple lease licence applications for Victoria Battery Historic Reserve. Submissions closed 24 May 2026 at 5 pm.

Have your say on an application by Weka Trustees Limited for a lease, licence, and easement in the Tasman district. Submissions closed 18 May 2026 at 5 pm.

We have approved a permit application to possess publicly donated marine mammal specimens for display purposes.

Lease applications from the Otago Ski Club and Rocky Gully Ski Club have been approved for a period of 30 years.

Have your say on marine mammal permit applications by the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Board. Submissions closed at 11:59 pm on 5 May 2026.

A marine mammal permit application by Motueka District Museum Trust has been approved for a period of 10 years. Submissions closed 29 April 2026.

Existing concessions for guided day walking and guided multi-day walks outside of the Great Walks Season on the Milford Track expired on 30 June 2026.

Have your say on any changes in status of freshwater invertebrates in Aotearoa New Zealand. Consultation closed on 12 June 2026.

We have approved an application from Jennifer Lynley Nicholls and Simon John Abbot for a concession in Double Cove, Queen Charlotte Sound.

We have approved an application by Craig McCarthy Goodman for a lease/licence at Onahau Bay, Queen Charlotte Sound.

Have your say on an application by Vincent Ski Club Incorporated to lease an area of the Coronet Peak Recreation Reserve, in Queenstown. Submissions closed 6 March 2026.

As a result of this consultation, an amendment to the Te Pēwhairangi (Bay of Islands) Marine Mammal Sanctuary management measures has been approved. It came into effect 4 July 2026.

An application for a marine mammal permit amendment by Real Journeys Limited has been approved.