Pursuant to section 5 (5) of the Marine Mammals Protection Act 1978, and to a delegation from the Minister of Conservation, the Operations Manager, David Hayes, Department of Conservation notifies that they have received a permit application from The New Zealand King Salmon Co. Limited to take seals for the purpose of catching and releasing animals that have entered salmon pens.
Application details
Applicant: The New Zealand King Salmon Co. Limited
Location of proposed activity: Malborough Sounds
Permission type: Marine Mammal Protection Act 1978
Summary of proposal: To catch and release and displace seals which have entered salmon pens. This application does not include killing or injuring animals.
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 11:59 pm, 16 December 2025.
1. Prepare your submission
Record what you think in the submission form.
Any person or organisation may make a submission in writing to the Director-General on the proposal.
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: permissionschristchurch@doc.govt.nz
Subject line: Subject line: Submission on 119918-MAR – disturb fur seals
Post:
Director-General
Department of Conservation
Christchurch Shared Services
Private Bag 4715
Christchurch Mail Centre
Christchurch 8140
Attention: Marama Hotere, 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.
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
No details at this point. Details, such as submissions and the decision outcome, will be added when they are available.
Contact
If you have a question about the application or the submission process you can contact Marama Hotere, Permissions Advisor.