This application is publicly notified under section 17SC of the Conservation Act 1987. The Minister of Conservation has received an application for a telecommunications licence for a term (including renewals) of up to 10 years.
About the application
Applicant
Vodafone New Zealand Ltd
Location of proposed activity
Trig Road, Pauanui.
Map reference
NZTM: E1855523 N5897080
Summary of proposal
Vodafone seeks to renew this concession to ensure continued mobile phone service to Pauanui.
Concession applied for
Occupation of approximately 98 m² for the purpose of operating an existing telecommunications facility. The existing facility consists of a 28 m mast and associated antennas and equipment together with an equipment shelter within a fenced area.
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 the submission form – download the form (Word, 237K) or get a copy from your local DOC office.
Send the written or electronic submission to:
Director-General
Department of Conservation
Hokitika Shared Service Centre
Private Bag 701
Hokitika 7842
Attention: Lara Pollard, Permissions Advisor
Email: lpollard@doc.govt.nz
Submissions close on 16 March 2018 at 5 pm. 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.
Any person or organisation wishing to be heard in support of his/her submission, must request (within that submission) an opportunity to appear before the Director-General.
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
If a hearing is required, it is likely to occur on the week starting 19 April 2018.
Decision
When a decision on the application is made it will be posted on this page.
Application documents
Note: these files are low quality scans.