Have your say on 10 applications to undertake guided walking over the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Submissions close at 5 pm, 29 October 2026.

Have your say on an application to install a new shed adjacent to Tasman Lake. Applications close 2 November 2026 at 5 pm

Have your say on an application by Naseby Information and Craft Incorporated, to lease the front wing of the Naseby Post Office for continued operation of a public information and craft centre.

Have your say on 10 applications to undertake guided walking over the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Submissions close at 5 pm, 29 October 2026.

MBIE is seeking feedback on options to improve the efficiency of electricity distribution businesses and how they can better support New Zealand's future electricity needs.

This proposal is to make Hanleys Farm the official name of a recently established suburb of Queenstown approximately 4km south of Frankton and adjacent to Jacks Point. Closes: Tue 6 Oct 2026

This proposal is to make Barnett Peak the official name of a 1513m peak just south-southeast of Bannister (peak) in Tararua Range. Closes: Tue 6 Oct 2026

This proposal is to make Hanleys Farm the official name of a recently established suburb of Queenstown approximately 4km south of Frankton and adjacent to Jacks Point. Closes: Tue 6 Oct 2026

This proposal is to make Barnett Peak the official name of a 1513m peak just south-southeast of Bannister (peak) in Tararua Range. Closes: Tue 6 Oct 2026

Updates 10 September 2026: New version of the discussion document released On page 23 of the discussion document, the word ‘September’ was replaced with ‘October’ to be clear that advice could be provided to a minister after the consultation closes. This change does not affect people who may alre…

DCE (40 Series) Package 3

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

MBIE is consulting on a draft Unsafe Goods (Consumer Sand Products) Notice 2026, which proposes to introduce mandatory asbestos testing requirements for certain consumer sand products.

MBIE is seeking feedback on options to improve the efficiency of electricity distribution businesses and how they can better support New Zealand's future electricity needs.

Standards New Zealand is seeking public comment on proposed revisions to NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings.

Have your say on a new methodology for conducting rapid building assessments for the emergency management of buildings after a hazard event.

DCE (40 Series) Package 3

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

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.

MBIE is consulting on a draft Unsafe Goods (Consumer Sand Products) Notice 2026, which proposes to introduce mandatory asbestos testing requirements for certain consumer sand products.

View authorisation (permit) applications by year. These include concessions, marine mammal permits and other publicly notified applications.

Have your say on the proposed disposal of the Conservation Area – Taupō Nursery. Submissions close on Friday 13 November 2026 at 4 pm.

ACART is currently consulting on proposed guidelines for pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT) for cases where specialists disagree. PGT is a way of checking embryos created through in vitro fertilisation (IVF) for certain genetic or chromosome conditions (e.g. cystic fibrosis) before pregnancy…

Standards New Zealand is seeking public comment on proposed revisions to NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings.

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

MBIE is seeking feedback on Phase Two of the Capital Markets Regulatory Reforms.

Have your say on a new methodology for conducting rapid building assessments for the emergency management of buildings after a hazard event.

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 Fisheries New Zealand is seeking public feedback on whether Whangārei Harbour should be opened to recreational scallop fishing, while the wider Northland scallop fishery (SCA 1) remains closed. We are also seeking feedback on changes to the rules for scallop fishing in the harbour t…

On 18 June 2026, we opened consultation on tranche 3 of the Deposit Takers Act 2023 (DTA) standards and guidance exposure drafts. This is the final tranche of DTA draft standards and guidance that will be issued in 2027. Crisis preparedness standards will be issued separately in 2028. The consult…

On 18 June 2026, we opened consultation on a Crisis Preparedness package supporting implementation of the Deposit Takers Act 2023 (DTA). The package includes the following: Crisis Management Framework overview An overview of the Crisis Management Framework to provide context for the policy propos…

Have your say on the new draft of the Building Product Specifications, which will enable a greater range of building products to be used more easily in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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

MBIE is seeking feedback on Phase Two of the Capital Markets Regulatory Reforms.

Have your say on a new methodology for conducting rapid building assessments for the emergency management of buildings after a hazard event.

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.

Standards New Zealand is seeking public comment on proposed revisions to NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings.