Applications for marine mammal permits
Introduction
Have your say on multiple applications submitted for marine mammal permits. Submissions closed 14 April 2024The Permissions team are processing multiple applications of the same or similar activity concurrently. This approach enables us to manage our existing permissions workload more efficiently by publicly notifying multiple applications at the same time.
The Minister of Conservation has received six separate applications for marine mammal permits. All applications outlined below are notified under section 17SC of the Conservation Act 1987.
On this page: How to make a submission
Application details
Application for a permit to hold, import and export whale bone, baleen, and sinew
Applicant: Sian Montgomery-Neutze
Application number: 116024-MAR
Summary of proposal: A permit to hold, import and export 11 blue whale items to exhibit at FestPAC 2024 as an artist and lecturer.
Permit applied for: Permit to take, hold, import or export marine mammals
Application documents:
Application for a permit to hold, import and export whale bone, baleen, and sinew
Applicant: Ngahina Hohaia
Application number: 116026-MAR
Summary of proposal: A permit to hold, import and export 4 blue whale items to exhibit at FestPAC 2024 as an artist and lecturer.
Permit applied for: Permit to take, hold, import or export marine mammals
Application documents:
Application for a permit to hold, import and export whale bone and teeth
Applicant: Tihei Limited
Application number: 116028-MAR
Summary of proposal: A permit to hold, import and export 4 marine mammal items to exhibit at FestPAC 2024 as a sculptor, carver and lecturer.
Permit applied for: Permit to take, hold, import or export marine mammals
Application documents:
Application for a permit to hold, import and export a whale tooth
Applicant: Jason Porter
Summary of proposal: A permit to hold, import and export one sperm whale item.
Permit applied for: Permit to take, hold, import or export marine mammals
Application documents:
How to make a submission
Any person or organisation may make a submission in writing to the Director-General on these proposals.
Submissions for all applications closed on 14 April 2024 at 5 pm.
1. Prepare your submission
Record what you think on the submission form. Use this form to make a submission on any of the applications.
Any person or organisation wishing to be heard in support of their submission must request (within that submission) an opportunity to appear before the Director-General.
2. Send us your submission
Send in your submission by email or post. You'll get a confirmation email or letter when a submission has been received.
Email: maclark@doc.govt.nz
Post:
Operations Manager, Whitianga
Department of Conservation C/- Nicci Mardle
Christchurch Shared Services Unit
Private Bag 4715
Christchurch Mail Centre
Christchurch 8140
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, you need to 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 the proposed permits. This public notification should not be interpreted as an intention on the part of the Minister of Conservation to grant the proposed permits.
Hearing details
If a hearing is requied for any applation, they are likely to occur during the week starting [date].
Decision
No decision at this point.
Contact
If you have a question about the application or the submission process you can email maclark@doc.govt.nz.