This application is notified under section 17SC of the Conservation Act 1987. The Minister of Conservation has received an application requesting a lease over an existing building for use as a marae and land for carparking for a term of 10 years from Kororareka Marae Society Incorporated.
Application details
Applicant
Kororareka Marae Society Incorporated.
Location of roposed activity
On the corner of The Strand and Pitt Street, Russell, Bay of Islands. Requesting a lease over a building previously used as a DOC visitor centre and car park area for their marae and other facilities.
Public conservation land: Russell Park Headquarters Government Purpose Reserve and Pitt Street Recreation Reserve.
Summary of proposal
The property has been used as a marae by the Kororareka Marae Society for the past eight years and it wishes to continue this use.
As per the application, the purposes of the Society are:
- To provide a central community centre and facilitate for local persons and Maori.
- To practice and promote Tikanga Maori and other cultural teachings.
- To act in a community support capacity.
- See the links below for additional information.
How to submit
Any person or organisation may make a submission in writing to the Director-General on the proposal. The submission must be made on a submission form – download a copy or get one from your local DOC office.
Submissions closed on Friday 15 June 2018 at 5 pm.
Decision
Approved for a term of 5 years with a further 5 years right of renewal.
Application documents