Submissions
As part of our advocacy role, Herenga ā Nuku submits on a wide range of issues, including responding to parliamentary select committees, central government agencies and local government strategies and plans.
Submission on Overseas Investment (National Interest Test and Other Matters) Amendment Bill
Published July 2025
The submission proposes additions to the Amendment Bill to improve public access for hunters, anglers, and other outdoor recreationists.
Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Deed of Acknowledgement
Published April 2025
The submission supports a joint committee of Council as a way to agree and progress an overarching long-term strategic plan for the
Heritage Area.
Department of Conservation modernising conservation land management
Published February 2025
This submission recommends a ‘net benefit’ test for any changes made in land management that would require a demonstration of a net benefit to public access.
Department of Conservation exploring charging for access to some public conservation land
Published February 2025
Our submission opposes charging New Zealand residents for access to any public conservation areas, including national parks.
Long-term Insights Briefing: Pathways to resilience: Future-proofing Crown land stewardship
Published October 2024
The submission argues that the management authority for all currently undetermined Crown land be identified and that public access to Crown land be recognised as a legal right by default.
Submission on New Zealand’s work health and safety regulatory system
Published October 2024
Health and safety legislation should clearly state Worksafe's position by excluding liability for land managers who allow recreational access.
Proposed partial cancellation of public access easements in Hira Forest
Published September 2024
Herenga ā Nuku objects to the Treasury proposal to cancel public access easements (PAE) in Hira Forest, Nelson, under section 28 of the Crown Forest Assets Act
Submission on Taupō District Council Draft Traffic Bylaw 2024
Published May 2024
We provide advice on the status of unformed legal roads and express concern that the draft bylaw may interfere with people's right to park within legal
road corridors.
Feedback on Crown Pastoral Land Performance Monitoring Framework 2024-2029
Published March 2024
We recommend that the Performance Monitoring Framework document references section 22C of the Crown Pastoral Land Act 1998 for the provision of key performance indicators.
Feedback on Crown Pastoral Land Strategic Intentions 2024-2029
Published March 2024
We recommend that the Strategic Intentions Document references the Crown Pastoral Land Act 1998 and more clearly links the intentions to those statutory requirements.