Application for a concession by Ruakaka Group Developments Limited

This application is notified under section 17SC of the Conservation Act 1987. The Minister of Conservation has received an application for a lease, licence and easement concession for a term of 30 years from:

Application details

Applicant: Ruakaka Group Developments Limited
Location of Proposed Activity: Sounds Foreshore Reserve fronting Lot 1 DP 2935, Lots 28 and 29 DP 2219
Concession type: A 30-year lease, licence and easement
Map of reference: Between approximate map references NZTM: X 1694525.4961 Y 5438647.1594
Summary of proposal: Application to occupy the Sounds Foreshore Reserve with existing buildings and structures; boatsheds, decking, retaining walls, steps/paths, goods lift, helipad and timber access ramp.

Application documents:

• Application form (PDF, 19,399K)
• Additional information (PDF, 1,023K)

How to make a submission

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

Submissions close on Wednesday 21 May 2025 at 8 am. 

1. Prepare your submission

Record what you think on the submission form.

• Submission form (PDF, 221K)
• Submission form (DOCX, 69K)

Any person or organisation wishing to be heard at a possible hearing in support of their submission must request an opportunity to appear before the Director-General. This request must be included in your submission.

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: lrodd@doc.govt.nz

Post:
Director-General
c/o Department of Conservation, Permissions Christchurch
Private Bag 4715,
Christchurch Mail Centre,
Christchurch 8140.

Attention: Leigh Rodd, 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.

DOC comment regarding publicly notified applications

The Minister of Conservation has made no determination regarding the suitability of this proposed concession on public conservation land. This public notification should not be interpreted as an intention on the part of the Minister of Conservation to grant the proposed concession.  

Hearing details

If a hearing is required, it is likely to occur in the first two weeks of June.

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 contact Leigh Rodd, Permissions Advisor.

Email: lrodd@doc.govt.nz