Open consultations
Have your say on issues we are currently seeking comment on.

Have your say on the potential restriction of access to the working port area of Deepwater Basin in Milford Sound/Piopiotahi. Submissions close midnight 3 February 2025.

Have your say on a concession application by Marlborough Sounds Investments Limited for a 30-year term concession in Marlborough Sound. Submissions close 4 February 2025.

Have your say on a marine mammal permit application by Real Journeys Limited for land-based viewing of marine mammals. Submissions close 30 January 2025.

Have your say on a concession application by Matakana Coast Trail Trust to form a track/cycleway through the upper section of Lawries Scenic Reserve for a period of 30 years. Submissions close 20 December 2024.

Have your say on a concession application by Allied Petroleum Limited for a 10-year term concession (lease and licence) in Milford Sound. Submissions close 13 December 2024.

Have your say on a concession application by Real Journeys Limited for a 27-year term concession (lease, licence and easement). Submissions close 13 December 2024.

Have your say on the two discussion documents by 28 February 2025.

Have your say on an application by Roger Manthel Trust and Neil Manthel Trust for a lease/licence and easement in the Sounds Foreshore Reserve. Submissions close 16 December 2024.

The Government seeks your feedback on proposed updates to the concessions and planning system to make it more efficient and responsive. Submissions are now open and will close on 28 February 2025.

Have your say on development of a new Conservation Management Strategy (CMS) for Te Tai Poutini West Coast. Fill in our survey by 16 December 2024.

Existing landing concessions, for scenic flights and positioning recreationists at high altitude landings sites in Westland Tai Poutini National Park, expire in June 2025.