Application for a marine mammal filming permit by ARDS Limited

Introduction

Have your say on an application by ARDS Limited for a marine mammal filming permit in coastal areas of the North Island. Submissions close Monday 4 December 2023.

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.

Application details

Applicant: ARDS Limited
Location of proposed activity: 

  • East Coast of the North Island from Houhora Heads (Kaitaia District) to East Cape (Gisborne District) excluding the Bay of Plenty Marine Mammal Moratorium area
  • West Coast of the North Island from Waionui Inlet (including waters of Auckland District) to Albatross Point (Waikato District).

Permission type: Marine Mammal Filming Permit (while chartering a vessel)
Summary of proposal: ARDS Limited have applied for a permit to film marine mammals in New Zealand's coastal waters.
Application documents:

How to make a submission

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

Submission close at 11:59 pm on 4 December 2023.

1. Prepare your your submission

Record what you think on the submission form.

2. Send us your submission

Send your submission by post or email. 

Email: permissionschristchurch@doc.govt.nz
Subject Line: 101848-MAR, Submissions re. ARDS Limited

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, you need to state this in writing when making your submission.

Submissions are supplied to ARDS 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 Max Clark, Permissions Advisor.

Email: permissionschristchurch@doc.govt.nz