Application for a lease, licence, easement concession at Ruapara Bay
Have your say on a lease, licence, easement concession application to authorise an existing whare, septic system, decking, electricity and water conveyance at Ruapara Bay, Arapaoa Island, Picton. Submissions closed 22 August 2025.

This application is notified under section 17SC of the Conservation Act 1987. The Minister of Conservation has received an application:

Applicant

Applicants: Mihi Watson, Rana Watson and Toni Watson

Application number: 94796-OTH

Location of proposed activity: Ruapara Bay, Arapaoa Island, Picton

Summary of proposal: To authorise an existing whare, septic system, decking, electricity and water conveyance in the Sounds Foreshore Reserve that was previously authorised under NM-30564-SFR for a period of 30 years. 

Concession applied for: Lease, licence, easement.

Application document:

Application form (7,810K)

How to make a submission 

Any person or organisation can make a submission in writing to the Director-General on the proposal.

Submissions closed on 22 August 2025 at 11:59 pm.

Decision

This application has been approved on the 22 September 2025. 

Contact 

If you have any questions about the application or the submission process, email: cdubieniec@doc.govt.nz