These applications are notified under section 17SC of the Conservation Act 1987. The Minister of Conservation has received the following applications from landowners for accommodation, utilities, and access structures for a period of up to 30 years on the Sounds Foreshore Reserve, adjoining their private land.
Application details
These applications include existing activities, some of which were previously authorised under the Reserves and Other Land Disposal (ROLD) Act 1982. These are being processed together for administrative efficiencies, due to the similarities in these applications. Applications that required more risk-averse processing have not been included in this batched process.
The applications are summarised in the table below, including structures that were recorded on-site in 2020 ground-truthing site visits by Picton District staff.
| Permission ID | ROLD ID | Address | Applicant | Structures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 118268-OTH | NM-30538-SFR | Lot 2 DP 5740 | Aitkin | Boatshed, community slipway, community pest trapping line, shelter, jetty |
| 118261-OTH | NM-30575-SFR | Lots 9, 10, 11 part Lot 8, DP 1071, Arapawa SD | MacAlister | Shed, boatshed, shed, storm water pipes, bridge, concrete bridge, seawall, compost, smoker, hedging |
| 117272-OTH | NM-30584-SFR | Part section 76, Queen Charlotte Sound DIST. MB34/91 | Archibald & Hutchinson | Boatshed, 2 x part house, boatshed decking, seawall, retaining wall, concrete steps and pathway, gravel pathway, culvert, play area (volleyball and badminton), storm water pipes |
| 107321-OTH | NM-30592-SFR | Section 1 of 3, Block VIII, Arapawa SD; Property Number: 131502 | Robertson | Boatshed (sleepout), boatshed deck, shed, portaloo, shed, water tank, house, deck, shed, bridge, steps, agapanthas |
| 93398-OTH | NM-30614-SFR | Lot 2, DP 1679, Block VIII, Linkwater SD | Stace | Outhouse, water tanks, house |
| 118296-OTH | NM-30626-SFR | Lot 2 DP 1071, Block II Arapawa SD (CT 3E/1439) | Scott | Boatshed, house deck, house, drainpipe, lawns, shelter, wood stack, staircase, water hose |
| 118255-OTH | NM-30644-SFR Trust | Part Ruakaka IEI, DP 1005, Arapawa SD | Hawkins | Boatshed, house, deck, chicken coop |
| 118260-OTH | NM-30670-SFR | Flat 2 DP 5651 Having 1/2 Share Lot 1 DP 1405 Lot 2 DP 402160 |
Banks et al | New house, part house, deck steps |
| 118295-OTH | NM-30683-SFR | Lot 1, DP 337543 and Lot 2, DP 433097 | Webster | Boatshed, decking, stormwater pipes, step risers |
| 118245-OTH | NM-30707-SFR | Lot 1, DP 2693, Block XI, Arapawa SD | Nicolson | Boatshed, shed, retaining wall, steps, bridge, part house, chicken house, swing, raised gardens, flagpole, seawall |
| 117291-OTH | NM-30722-SFR | Lot 2, DP 7085, Block III, Linkwater SD | Williams | Boatshed, tram way, ramp, boatshed decking, toilet, shower, staircase, stop risers, shed x 2 |
| 117108-OTH | NM-30740-SFR | Lot 4 Deeds Plan 90 Sound Dist Blk VIII Linkwater SB Int in Foreshore Res 442sq/ft | Currie Family Trust | Boatshed, decking/glass panels, retaining walls, seawalls, spa area, lemon tree, water tank |
| 118253-OTH | NM-30769-SFR | Lot 18 DP 2219, Block II | Moseley | Boatshed, shed, steps, rail, retaining wall |
|
94729-OTH |
NM-30788-SFR |
Lot 12 DP 1539 Block II Arapawa SD | Cummings | Boatshed, step risers, rubbish |
| 118267-OTH | NM-30798-SFR | Part section 122, Pelorus Sound Dist, DP 397, Block XI, Linkwater SD | Earle | Sleepout, shed, house, outhouse, woodshed, shower, lawns, phoenix palms |
| 117286-OTH | NM-31997-SFR | Lot 3, DP 3745 | Sziranyi | Boatshed, retaining wall, trolley, boatshed decking, staircases, house, boardwalk |
| 111386-OTH | PAL-24-04-05 | Pt Sec 2 Blk VI Orieri SD | Hemphill | Barge loading ramp |
| 95999-OTH | NM-30593-SFR | Section 1 and 10, Block III Linkwater Survey District C/T 4D/1030 | Michael and Lynley Clegg | Part house, toilet, part bach, existing concrete path and steps, existing landing deck associated with jetty and the existing sea wall |
| 117276-OTH | NM-30546-SFR | Section 23 Block II Orieri Survey District | Gibson | House, front decking, rear decking, 2 x retaining wall, driveway |
| 119227-OTH | 93147-OTH and NM-30629-SFR | Section 98 Block 1, Arapawa SD - Kaipapa Bay | Lynette and Gill Murray | Decking, balcony, gravel footpath, wooden post with light, wooden footbridge, bach |
Please contact Max Clark using the details provided below if you would like a copy of a specific application or require additional information.
How to make a submission
Any person or organisation may make a submission in writing to the Director-General on the proposal.
Submissions close 27 December 2026 at 11:59 pm.
1. Prepare your submission
Record what you think in the submission form. Be sure to specify which of the seven applications your submission relates to – or indicate if your comments apply to all of them.
Any person or organisation wishing to be heard at a possible hearing in support of their submission must request an opportunity to appear before the Director-General. This request must be included in your submission.
Note that a hearing typically includes oral presentations of submissions, followed by questions or discussion led by the Director-General or their representatives.
2. Send us your submission
You can make a submission by sending the written or electronic submission form to:
Email: maclark@doc.govt.nz
Subject line: Submission on Sounds Foreshore Application(s)
Post:
Director-General
Department of Conservation
Christchurch Shared Services
Private Bag 4715
Christchurch Mail Centre
Christchurch 8140
Attention: Max Clark, 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 applications.
- A hearing will be held if there have been requests to be heard by the Director-General. If you have expressed an interest in presenting your submission at a hearing, you will be contacted by DOC regarding this.
- DOC will analyse and consider information raised at the hearing if a hearing occurred.
- DOC will make a recommendation to the Minister of Conservation.
- The Minister of Conservation will make a decision on the applications.
Hearing details
If a hearing is required, they are likely to occur during the week starting 9 February 2026.
Decision
No details at this point. Details, such as submissions and the decision outcome, will be added when they are available.
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.
Contact
If you have a question about these applications or the submission process you can contact Max Clark, Permissions Advisor.
Email: maclark@doc.govt.nz