These applications are notified under section 17SC of the Conservation Act 1987. The Minister of Conservation has received two lease concession applications to occupy the Sounds Foreshore Reserve with a duplex boatshed, for term of 30 years.
Applicant details
Applicants: Ross Moffatt, Amanda Brown, Mark Tavendale, Fiona Fountaine
Location of proposed activity: Sounds Foreshore Reserve fronting Lot 3 DP 2947 and Lot 1 DP 6982, Whenuanui Bay
Map reference: Between approximate map references NZMG: X 2,592,986.08: Y 5,993,176.25
Summary of proposal: Use of 50% of existing duplex boatshed (39.5 sqm) on the Sounds Foreshore (Local Purpose) Reserve.
Concession applied for: Leases to occupy the reserve for a term of 30 years.
Applicant documents:
- Application form 126268 (PDF, 2,032K)
- Application form 126270 (PDF, 1,435K)
- Supporting information (PDF, 242K)
How to make a submission
Any person or organisation may make a submission in writing to the Director-General on the proposal.
Submissions close on Thursday 27 August 2026 at 5 pm.
1. Prepare your submission
Record what you think on the submission form.
2. Send us your submission
You may make a submission by sending a written or electronic submission to:
Email: tgill@doc.govt.nz
Subject line: Submission on applications 126268-OTH and 126270-OTH
Post:
Director-General
c/o Department of Conservation,
Permissions Christchurch
Private Bag 4715,
Christchurch Mail Centre,
Christchurch 8140.
Attention: Trish Gill, 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, you need to state this in writing when making your submission.
Any person or organisation wishing to be heard in support of his/her submission, must request (within that submission) an opportunity to appear before the Director-General.
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.
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.
Contact
For questions about the application or the submission process you can contact Trish Gill, Permissions Advisor: tgill@doc.govt.nz