Application to continue leasing and occupation by W R Trotter and A K O Henderson
Have your say on an application by W R Trotter and A K O Henderson to continue leasing in Queen Charlotte Sound Foreshore Reserve, for a period of 30 years. Submissions close 3 February 2026.

This application is for a re-issue of an existing activity.

This application is notified under section 17SC of the Conservation Act 1987. The Minister of Conservation has received an application.

Application details

Applicants: William Ronald Trotter and Andrew Kinley Ormond Henderson
Application number: 118265-OTH
Concession Applied for: Lease and licence concession
Location of proposed activity: Section 20 Block X Gore Survey District, Deep Bay, western coastline of Endeavour Inlet, Totaranui, on Queen Charlotte Sound Foreshore Reserve
Summary of Proposal: To authorise the continued exclusive, non-commercial occupation, use, lease and to build on new/existing boardwalk, retaining wall, septic system, boatshed, house and decking (previously authorised under PAL-24-89-01) at Section 20 Block X Gore Survey District, Deep Bay, on the western coastline of Endeavour Inlet, Totaranui, on Queen Charlotte Sound Foreshore Reserve, for a period of 30 years.

Application documents:

How to make a submission

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

Submissions close 3 February 2026 at 11:59 pm.

1. Prepare your submission

Record what you think in the submission form.

Submission Form:

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.

2. Send us your submission

You can make a submission by sending the written or electronic submission form to:

Email: lrodd@doc.govt.nz
Subject line: Submission on Application (118265-OTH) by William Ronald Trotter and Andrew Kinley Ormond Henderson.

Post:
Director-General
Department of Conservation
Christchurch Mail Centre
Christchurch 8140

Attention Christchurch Permissions Team

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.

What happens next

After submissions close:

  1. DOC will analyse and consider all submissions.
  2. A hearing may 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'll be contacted by DOC regarding this.
  3. DOC will analyse and consider information raised at a hearing if a hearing occurs.
  4. DOC will make a recommendation to the Minister of Conservation’s delegated representative.
  5. The Minister of Conservation’s delegated representative will make a decision on the application.

Hearing details

If a hearing is required, a date will be arranged and those wishing to be heard informed.

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 any questions about the application or the submission process, contact L. Rodd, Permissions Advisor, at: lrodd@doc.govt.nz.