Application for a Marine Mammal Permit by Leigh Torres

Introduction

Have your say on a marine mammal permit application by Leigh Torres to take and import/export marine mammal samples. Submissions closed 23 October 2024.

Pursuant to section 5 (5) of the Marine Mammals Protection Act 1978, and to a delegation from the Minister of Conservation, the Operations Manager, Nick Kelly, Department of Conservation notifies that they have received a permit application from Leigh Torres to take and export marine mammal samples.

Application details

Applicant: Leigh Torres
Location of proposed activity: South Taranaki Bight, export to Oregon State University
Permission type: Permit under the Marine Mammals Protection Act 1978
Summary of proposal: Application to take and import/export marine mammal samples
Application documents: 

How to make a submission

Any person or organisation may make a submission in writing to the Director-General on the proposal.

Submissions closed on Wednesday 23 October 2024 at 5:00 pm.

1. Prepare your submission

Record what you think on the submission form.

Any person or organisation wishing to be heard in support of his/her submission, must request (within that submission) an opportunity to appear before the Director-General.

2. Send us your submission

Send your submission by email or post. You'll get a confirmation email or letter when a submission has been received.

Email: permissionschristchurch@doc.govt.nz
Subject line: Submission on 107462-MAR, take and import/export marine mammal samples

Post:
Director-General
Department of Conservation
Christchurch Shared Services
Private Bag 4715
Christchurch Mail Centre
Christchurch 8140

Attention: Levi Barton, Permissions Advisor

Once submitted, submitters' information is subject to the Official Information Act 1982 and may be released under that Act. If you wish to keep any part of your submission confidential, state this in writing when making your submission.

What happens next

After submissions close:

  1. DOC will analyse and consider all submissions and comments on the submissions.
  2. DOC will make a recommendation to the Minister of Conservation.
  3. The Minister of Conservation will make a decision on the application.

Decision

A decision to approve the application was made on the 25 January 2025.

Contact

If you have a question about the application or the submission process you can contact Levi Barton, Permissions Advisor: permissionschristchurch@doc.govt.nz