Application for a marine mammal permit by Otago Water Taxis and Tours Limited
Application for a marine mammal permit by Otago Water Taxis and Tours Limited to commercially view marine mammals from a vessel. Submissions closed 12 May 2025.

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 10 years.

Applicant

Applicant: Otago Water Taxis and Tours Ltd
Location of proposed activity: Otago Harbour
Permission type: Marine mammal permit
Summary of proposal: Application to commercially view marine mammals from a vessel in the Otago Harbour for a term of 10 years.

Application document: 

How to submit

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

Submissions closed 12 May 2025.

Decision

This application has been approved. 

Contact

If you have a question about the application or the submission process you can contact Levi Barton, Permissions Advisor.

Email: permissionschristchurch@doc.govt.nz