Application for a marine mammal permit by Lindblad Expeditions

Introduction

Have your say on an application by Lindblad Expeditions for a marine mammal permit in Te Anau. Submissions closed 15 October 2024.

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: Lindblad Expeditions
Location of proposed activity: Te Anau district
Permission type: Permit for marine mammal viewing from a vessel under the Marine Mammals Protection Regulations 1992
Summary of proposal: This application is intended to cover viewing fur seals and sea lions from ancillary vessels (Zodiacs). The main cruise ship (National Geographic Orion) will serve as the base of operations.
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 closed on Tuesday 15 October 2024 at 5:00 pm.

1. Prepare your submission

Record what you think on the submission form.

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.

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: maclark@doc.govt.nz
Subject line: 107490-MAR – Public Submission for Marine Mammal Viewing

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, state this in writing when making your submission.

Submissions are supplied to Lindblad Expeditions. 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. 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 Max Clark, Permissions Advisor: maclark@doc.govt.nz  

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