This application is notified under regulation 11(1) of the Marine Mammals Protection Regulations 1992. The Minister of Conservation has received an application for a marine mammal permit for a term of 10 years from the date of approval.
Applicant details
Applicant: Port to Port Cruises and Wildlife Tours Limited.
Application number: 126038-MAR
Location of proposed activity: Waters around Otago Harbour, Otago Peninsula, Taiaroa Head, up to 12 nautical miles offshore.
Permission Type: Marine Mammal Protection Regulations 1992 Permit.
Summary of Proposal: Renewal of existing vessel based marine mammal viewing permit with an amendment to include another larger, motorised vessel. Public notification is for the increased activity and effort of additional vessel only.
Application document:
How to make a submission
Any person or organisation may make a submission in writing to the Director-General on the proposal.
Submissions close at 5 pm on 25 September 2026.
Make an online submission
Make a submission by email or post
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: permissionschristchurch@doc.govt.nz
Subject Line: Submission on application 126038-MAR
Post:
Director-General
Department of Conservation
C/- Hannah Zwalue
Christchurch Shared Services
Private Bag 4715
Christchurch Mail Centre
Christchurch 8140
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.
Submissions are supplied to Port to Port Wildlife Limited. They can then comment on submissions.
What happens next
After submissions close:
1. DOC will analyse and consider all submissions and comments on the submissions.
2. DOC will make a recommendation to the Minister of Conservation.
3. The Minister of Conservation will make a decision on the application.
Decision
No details at this point.
Contact
If you have a question about the application or the submission process you can contact Hannah Zwalue, Permissions Advisor. Email: hzwalue@doc.govt.nz