The Department of Conservation are currently performing reviews under the CMS (Conservation Management Strategy) process and their position as of April 2008. It is vital that all horse people show an interest in this process as it will dictate whether horse recreation will be allowed on the public land under DOC control. Bay Of Plenty CMS . This is the first of the 2nd generation CMSs to be notified. I will be visiting the Tauranga DOC office to discuss the CMS and potential for Horse Riding in Kaimai-Mamaku Forest later this month\early July Waikato CMS This CMS review is well underway. The conservancy is presently seeking feedback on a preliminary draft. Comments are due by the 16th April 2008, 4.30pm. You need to request a copy from the conservancy or by using the following email: waikatocms@doc.govt.nz This is informal consultation, so please make the most of the opportunity to let the conservancy know your views on their ideas. Matt Vare mvare@doc.govt.nz Ph. 07 858 1045 Waikato Conservation Management Strategy review East Coast/Hawkes Bay CMS This conservancy is presently reviewing their CMS. The work to date has focused on internal consultation. They are expecting to notify the CMS later in the year. At this stage external consultation is likely to be very focused with key stakeholders. There may also be an amendment undertaken to the Te Urewera National Park plan regarding mountain biking in conjunction with this process. Public notification for formal submission is expected towards the end of this year. Should you wish to be involved please contact the conservancy Amber Dunn adunn@doc.govt.nz Ph. 06 869 0478 Northland CMS The conservancy is very busy undertaking consultation. They have a lot planned and some innovative ways for seeking public engagement. I encourage you to look at the attached weblink to see what is on offer. It includes: Workshops and hui On-line public forum A survey to find out what people think the CMS should say This consultation will continue until June 08. They are expecting to notify for public submission later in the year. Piet Nieuwland Ph. 09 470 3326 pnieuwland@doc.govt.nz Sioux Campbell - re consultation process scampbell@doc.govt.nz general email of process - NorthlandR@doc.govt.nz Northland Conservation Management Strategy review Auckland CMS The review of this CMS is well underway as well. Early targeted consultation is occurring at present. Should you wish to be involved please contact the conservancy. On the DoC website you will find up to date information including Fact Sheets on what the conservancy is doing. Formal notification for public submission is intended for Sept/Oct 2008. Rebecca Rush rrush@doc.govt.nz Ph. 09 3074853 Auckland Conservation Management Strategy review Wanganui CMS Initial consultation is underway for this CMS as well. The conservancy has a variety of information sheets and is also seeking feedback through a questionnaire which can be found on the DoC website. This is a good opportunity to get involved early in a consultation process. Notification for public submission is expected in August 2009. Peter Morton pmorton@doc.govt.nz Ph. 06 3492135 Wanganui Conservation Management Strategy review Wellington CMS This review is in its very early stages. Consultation is yet to start. Emily Greenberg egreenberg@doc.govt.nz Ph. 04 470 8423 Canterbury CMS Canterbury conservancy is in its very early stages of consultation. Poma Palmer. ppalmer@doc.govt.nz Ph. 03 371 3745 Otago CMS The review of this CMS is expected to start towards the end of this year. Bronwyn Hunt bhunt@doc.govt.nz Ph. 03 4402288 Mainland Southland/ West Otago CMS The review of this CMS is expected to start towards the end of this year. Anke de Jong adejong@doc.govt.nz Nelson/ Marlborough CMS This review is in its very early stages. Consultation is yet to start. Katherine Hughes khughes@doc.govt.nz Ph. 03 546 3164 Tongariro-Taupo CMS No action. This CMS is not due for review for 3-4 years. National Park Management plans National Park Action Contact Weblink Abel Tasman National Park Management Plan 1986-1996 - Review This is presently with the New Zealand Conservation Authority (NZCA) for approval Katherine Hughes khughes@doc.govt.nz Westland National Park Management Plan 2001-2011 - Amendment Proposed amendment publicly notified on 18th August 2007 (re: proposed dual walkway/cycleway from State Highway to car parking areas at Franz and Fox glaciers). This is presently with the NZCA for approval. Campbell Robertson crobertson@doc.govt.nz Whanganui National Park Management Plan - March 1989-1999 - Review Presently under review. It is still to be forwarded to the Conservation Board for their consideration. Key consultative processes have been concluded. Peter Morton pmorton@doc.govt.nz Mt Aspiring National Park Management Plan 1994-2004 - Review Extensive consultation presently underway. Should you be interested in Mt Aspiring this would be the time to contact the conservancy. Bronwyn Hunt bhunt@doc.govt.nz Kahurangi National Park Management Plan 2001-2011 - Partial review The first formal round of consultation has occurred with this partial plan review, however, it is not too late to be involved. Notification for public submission has not occurred yet. Katherine Hughes khughes@doc.govt.nz |
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