Pursuant to section 5(5) of the Marine Mammals Protection Act 1978, and to a delegation from the Minister of Conservation, the Permissions Regulatory Deliver Manager, Christine Butler, the Department of Conservation notifies that they have received a permit application from Motueka District Museum Trust to take marine mammals for the purpose of displaying in the museum for a term of 10 years.
Application details
Applicant: Motueka District Museum Trust
Application number: 123101-MAR
Location of proposed activity: Motueka District Museum
Permission type: Marine Mammals Protection Act 1978
Summary of proposal: The Motueka District Museum Trust has applied for a permit to authorise the ‘take’ of marine mammal parts for museum display. These items were donated by members of the public, and their original source is therefore unknown.
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 29 April 2026.
1.Prepare your submission
Record what you think in the submission form.
2.Send us your submission
Send your submission by email or post. You'll get a confirmation email or letter when a submission has been received.
Email: permissionschristchurch@doc.govt.nz
Subject line: Submission on 123101-MAR – Motueka District Museum
Post:
Director-General
Department of Conservation
Christchurch Shared Services
Private Bag 4715
Christchurch Mail Centre
Christchurch 8140
Attention: Levi Barton, 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 submissions.
- DOC will make a recommendation to the Minister of Conservation.
- The Minister of Conservation will make a decision on the application.
Decision
No details at this point. Details, such as submissions and the decision outcome, will be added when they are available.
Contact
If you have a question about the application or the submission process you can contact Levi Barton, Permissions Advisor via email: permissionschristchurch@doc.govt.nz.