Application for a marine mammal permit by Port Marlborough Limited

Introduction

Have your say on a marine mammal permit application by Port Marlborough Ltd. Submissions closed 11 December 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 Sounds District, Department of Conservation notifies that they have received the following application:

Application details

Applicant: Port Marlborough Ltd

Location of proposed activity: Picton and Waikawa marinas

Permission type:Marine Mammal Protection Act 1978

Summary of proposal: Application to disturb New Zealand fur seals that are blocking jetties, access to boats and boarding on to vessels.

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 11 December 2024.

1. Prepare your submission

Record what you think on the submission form. 

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 110086-MAR – Application to disturb NZ fur seals

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

No details at this point. Details, such as submissions and the decision outcome, will be added when they are available.

Contact

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