Pursuant to section 5(5) of the Marine Mammals Protection Act 1978, and to a delegation from the Minister of Conservation, the Department of Conservation notifies that they have received a permit application from Antipodes Travel Limited for a marine mammal viewing permit.
Application details
Applicant: Antipodes Travel Limited
Application number: 120170-MAR
Permission type: Marine Mammal Protection Act
Summary of proposal: The application is for a marine mammal viewing permit for a term of 10 years – to conduct land-based viewing of seals – as part of wildlife tours in Otago Peninsula, Aramoana and the Catlins.
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 30 October 2025.
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
On 5 November a decision was made to approve the application for a term of five years.