This application is notified under section 17SC of the Conservation Act 1987. The Minister of Conservation has received an application for a licence concession for a term of 30 years from Kingfish Lodge 2016 Limited.
Applicants details
Applicant: Kingfish Lodge 2016 Limited
Location of proposed activity: Kingfish Lodge near Kingfish Point, Whangaroa Harbour, Northland
Map references: NZTM Coordinates E1669080.27 N6125295.08
Concession applied for: A licence to occupy land with existing and proposed facilities
Summary of proposal:
To occupy land use with existing and proposed facilities including existing seawall steps and concrete boat ramp, and proposed extension of boat ramp, vehicle forecourt, paths realignment, landscaping, stormwater and power facilities and retaining walls in relation to a tourism development.
Application documents:
- Application form and appendices (ZIP, 57,663K) Note: This is a large file.
- Kingfish Lodge location map (JPG, 242K)
Note: An application for easements has also been applied for and is included in the application documents but is not subject to this public notification process and so no submissions are sought on the easement application.
How to make a submission
Any person or organisation may make a submission in writing to the Director-General on the proposal.
Submissions closed on Friday 28 February 2023.
1. Prepare your submission
Record what you think in the submission form.
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 your submission by email or post.
Email: dliddell@doc.govt.nz
Post:
Director-General
Private Bag 3072,
Hamilton 3240
Attention: Darcy Liddell
Permissions Advisor
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.
What happens next
After submissions close:
- DOC will analyse and consider all submissions.
- A hearing will be held if there have been requests to be heard by the Director-General. If you have expressed an interest in presenting your submission at a hearing, you'll be contacted by DOC regarding this.
- DOC will analyse and consider information raised at the hearing if a hearing occurred.
- DOC will make a recommendation to the Minister of Conservation.
- The Minister of Conservation will make a decision on the application.
Hearing details
If a hearing is required, it is likely to occur on the week starting 20 March 2023.
Decision
No details at this point.
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.
Contact
If you have a question about the application or the submission process you can contact Darcy Liddell, Permission Advisor.
Email: dliddell@doc.govt.nz