Proposed West Coast Marine Protected Areas

Submissions on the West Coast Marine Protection Forum's proposed package of Marine Protected Areas for the West Coast, Te Tai o Poutini have now closed.

Consultation document

The consultation document can still be accessed either via the NZ Biodiversity website or downloaded from the West Coast Marine Forum's website.

Truman Track beach, Punakaiki

Hearings

Hearings for those submitters that asked for the opportunity to be heard and elaborate on the matters raised in their submissions are scheduled for the week commencing 21 September.

Details are as follows:

Nelson

24 September, The Honest Lawyer, 1 Point Road, starting at 9.45am.

Westport

25 September, Westport Motor Hotel, Palmerston Street, starting at 10am.

Hokitika

28 September, St Johns Rooms, Stafford St, starting at 9am.