This application is notified under regulation 11(1) of the Marine Mammals Protection Regulations 1992. The Minister of Conservation has received an application for a marine mammal permit for a term of three (3) years.
Application details
Applicant: Mercury Bay Discoveries Limited
Location of proposed activity: Mercury Islands to Rabbit Island (including Alderman Islands)
Permission type: Marine Mammal Permit
Summary of proposal: Application for commercial vessel based marine mammal viewing
Application documents:
How to make a submission
Any person or organisation may make a submission in writing to the Director-General on the proposal.
Submissions closed 10 September 2024.
1. Prepare your submission
Record what you think on the submission form.
2. Send us your submission
Send your submission by email or post. You'll get a confirmation email or letter when a submission has been received.
Email: lbarton@doc.govt.nz
Subject line: Submission on 111186-MAR, operate commercial tours to view marine mammals
Post:
Director-General
Department of Conservation
Christchurch Shared Services
Private Bag 4715
Christchurch Mail Centre
Christchurch 8140
Attention: Levi Barton, 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, state this in writing when making your submission.
Submissions are supplied to Mercury Bay Discoveries Limited. They can then comment on submissions.
What happens next
After submissions close:
- DOC will analyse and consider all submissions and comments on the submissions.
- DOC will make a recommendation to the Minister of Conservation.
- The Minister of Conservation will make a decision on the application.
Decision
A decision was made to approve this for a term of 3 years.
Contact
If you have a question about the application or the submission process you can contact Levi Barton, Permissions Advisor: permissionschristchurch@doc.govt.nz