Application from WSP Wildwater Productions for a filming permit

Introduction

The public submission period for this permit closed 25 October 2023.

The permit has been granted

It allows WSP Wildwater Productions to film New Zealand fur seals on the Kaikoura Coastline and Ohau Falls by the use of a drone.

Pursuant to section 5 (5) of the Marine Mammals Protection Act 1978, and to a delegation from the Minister of Conservation, the Operations Manager, Wakatipu, Department of Conservation notifies that they have received a permit application from WSP Wildwater Productions Limited to take marine mammals for the purpose of filming.

A permit under the Act is required to authorise activity outside of Part 3 of the Marine Mammal Protection Regulations.

Application details

Applicant:  WSP Wildwater Productions
Location of proposed activity: Kaikoura Coastline, Ohau Falls
Permission type:  Permit under the Marine Mammals Protection Act 1978
Summary of proposal:  WSP Wildwater Productions have applied to film New Zealand fur seals on the Kaikoura Coastline and Ohau Falls by the use of a drone.
Application documents: Permit application (PDF, 424K)

How to make a submission

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

Submissions closed at 5 pm on 25 October 2023.

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:

  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. 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 Michael Dine, Permissions Advisor.

Email: permissionschristchurch@doc.govt.nz