This application is notified under section 17SC of the Conservation Act 1987. The Minister of Conservation has received an application for a lease concession.
Applicant
Applicant: Russell Boating Club Incorporated
Location of proposed activity: Matauwhi Bay Recreation Reserve, Bay of Islands
Concession type: Lease
Summary of proposal: An application has been received by Russell Boating Club Incorporated, seeking permission for a lease for existing structures on the Matauwhi Bay Recreation Reserve, Bay of Islands.
The Boating Club consists of the following structures:
- Existing clubhouse building and wharf (general public access to wharf) – NRC Resource consent
- Existing potable water storage tank – Land based
- Existing reclamation – NRC Resource consent – Club drainage and pump station
- Existing pedestrian access – Land based (general public access to RBC, wharf and headland)
- Existing boat haul out facility – NRC Resource consent
- Existing haul out winch shed – Land based
- Existing junior sailing shed – Land based
- Existing dinghy rack – Land based
- Existing pedestrian access from the road – in the form of stairs, landings, and paths
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 3 July 2025 at 5 pm.
Decision
This application has been approved.
Contact
If you have a question about the application or the submission process you can contact Joke Methorst, Permissions Advisor.