Update 23 November 2020
Buller District Council has withdrawn this application.Submissions received
- Application by Buller District Council submissions 1–40 (PDF, 7,220K)
- Application by Buller District Council submissions 41–86 (PDF, 8,160K)
Submissions were amended 10 January 2020 due to a correction being required.
This application is notified under section 17SC of the Conservation Act 1987. The Minister of Conservation has received an application for a lease/licence for land to locate a community facility near Punakaiki for a term of 35 years.
Application details
Applicant: Buller District Council
Location of proposed activity: Punakaiki Coast Road Conservation Area. Approximately 1462001E, 5336182N
Summary of proposal: To secure land for the development by community representatives for a community facility.
Application document: Buller District Council application (ZIP, 21,100K)
How to make a submission
Submissions closed 13 December 2019.
Any person or organisation may make a submission in writing to the Director-General on the proposal.
1. Prepare your submission
Tell us what you think using a submission form.
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.
Any person or organisation wishing to be heard in support of their submission, must request an opportunity to appear before the Director-General within that submission.
2. Send us your submission
Send your submission by email or post.
Email: chtaylor@doc.govt.nz
Post:
Director-General
Department of Conservation
Private Bag 701
Hokitika 7810
Attention: Chari Taylor
Submissions closed 5 pm Wednesday 13 December 2019.
Hearing details
If a hearing is required, it is likely to occur on the week beginning 27 January 2020.
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.