Also see Consultations on authorisation (permit) applications – includes concessions, marine mammal permits and other publicly notified applications.
The Government is progressing work to implement access charges for international visitors following national and local consultation.
Have your say on part of the Te Tapuwae o Rongokako Marine Reserve Review. Survey closes 21 September 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 a proposal to remove Waimata/Gemstone Bay Track and discontinue the Hahei Short Walk reroute. Feedback closed at 5 pm 19 June 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 the proposed names for six new wildlife management areas and four new conservation parks in the Western South Island. Submissions closed 9 September 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 the first National Conservation Policy Statement. Submissions closed 10 August 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.
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.
Have your say on the proposed disposal of the Conservation Area – Taupō Nursery. Submissions close on Friday 13 November 2026 at 4 pm.
The Minister of Conservation invites Requests for Proposals to provide scheduled commercial ferry services to the Tiritiri Matangi Island Wharf. Applications close 30 October 2026.