Concessions & permits

Concessions

Guided group at Tasman Glacier Lake. Photo: Megan Hieatt.

If you want to run a busines activity in an area managed by DOC you'll need to apply for a concession. Find out how to apply for one.

Research, collection and wildlife permits

Monitoring of crayfish movements using a transponder. Image: Debbie Freeman.

You need permits to collect and/or undertake research on plants, animals or geological samples or to take, hold, release or kill protected species.

Scientific research permits under the Marine Reserves Act 1971

Black coral with different coloured snakestars and Butterfly perch in the foreground, Fiordland Marine Area. Photo: Steve Wing.

If you are monitoring or researching within a marine reserve you may need a permit under the Marine Reserves Act.

Applying to hold protected wildlife in captivity

Black stilt/kaki breeding aviary, Twizel. Photo: D.P. Murray.

Find out how to apply to hold protected wildlife in captivity and get the guidelines used to consider applications.

Mineral exploration on public conservation land

Taking readings off rocks.

You need permission from DOC before you can use a Crown Minerals Act exploration or prospecting permit on public conservation land.

Other permits

Whitebaiting, South Westland. Photo: Tony Lilleby.

Information on fishing, hunting and other activities requiring permits or licences.

 

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