2026 Consultations on authorisation applications
View the authorisation (permit) applications received in 2026.

Have your say on a marine mammal permit application to undertake vessel based marine mammal viewing. Submissions close at 5 pm, 25 September 2026.

Have your say on an application submitted by Fire and Emergency New Zealand 126047-OTH. Submissions close 5 pm 15 September 2026.

Have your say on an application to engage in wild animal recovery operations (WARO), and other activities at Fiordland National Park. Submissions close 14 September 2026​ at 5 pm.

Have your say on an application for a lease, licence and easement at Milford Aerodrome by the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport. Submissions close 14 September 2026.

Have your say on a concession application by Real Journeys Limited for the continuation of passenger transfer services and cruise activities on Lake Te Anau. Submissions close 4 September 2026.

Have your say on two lease applications by Moffatt, Brown, Tavendale and Fountaine for a duplex boatshed in Sounds Foreshore Reserve. Submissions closed 27 August 2026.

Have your say on a marine mammal permit application by Jackson Bay Charters Limited to commercially view marine mammals from a motorised vessel, in the Jackson Bay area. Submissions closed at 11:59 pm, 25 August 2026.

Have your say on an application to ​operate shore-based tours to view New Zealand fur seals and sea lions at Cape Saunders. Submissions closed at 11:59 pm on ​18 August 2026​.

Have your say on a lease, licence and easement application by Clive Knolles Family Trust at Monkey Bay. Submissions closed 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 closed 7 August 2026.

We have approved an application from Andrea Gerson to renew a structures concession at Sounds Foreshore Reserve, Havelock.

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

An application from Thompson Hood Trust to continue leasing at Whatamango Bay (Picton) for 30 years was approved. Submissions closed 29th 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 closed 7 August 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 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.

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.

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