This application is notified under section 17SC of the Conservation Act 1987. The Minister of Conservation has received an application for a lease concession for a term of 10 years, from:
Applicant: Jeanna and James Love Whānau Trust
Location of proposed activity: Sounds Foreshore Reserve, Anatohia Bay, Arapaoa Island, Marlborough Sounds
Map reference: Between approximate map references NZTM: X 1711457.44; Y 5445659.70
Summary of proposal: Application to use a building and septic system on the Sounds Foreshore Reserve
Concession applied for: 10-year lease
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 close on Tuesday 10 February 2026 at 5 pm.
1. Prepare your submission
Record what you think in the submission form.
Submission form (PDF, 243K)
Submission form (Word, 58K)
Any person or organisation wishing to be heard in support of his/her 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. You'll get a confirmation email or letter when a submission has been received.
Email: tgill@doc.govt.nz
Subject line: Submission on 119630-OTH Jeanna and James Love Whānau Trust
Post:
Director-General
c/o Department of Conservation, Permissions Christchurch
Private Bag 4715,
Christchurch Mail Centre,
Christchurch 8140
Attention: Trish Gill, 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.
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.
Hearing details
If a hearing is required, a date will be arranged and those wishing to be heard informed.
Contact
If you have any questions about this application or the submission process you can contact Trish Gill, Permissions Advisor.
Email: tgill@doc.govt.nz.