Application for a concession by Marlborough Sounds Investments Limited
Have your say on a concession application by Marlborough Sounds Investments Limited for a 30-year term concession in Marlborough Sound. Submissions close 4 February 2025.

This application is notified under section 17SC of the Conservation Act 1987. The Minister of Conservation has received an application for a lease, license and easement, for a term (including renewals) of 30 years, concession from:

Applicant: Marlborough Sounds Investments Limited
Location of proposed activity: Sounds Foreshore Reserve fronting Punga Cove Resort, Endeavour Inlet, Marlborough Sounds
Concession applied for: Lease, license and easement
Map reference: Approximate map reference: NZTM 2000 1696548E, 5446303N
Summary of proposal: The application is for the continued occupation of the Sounds Foreshore Reserve by buildings, structures and associated activities that form part of the Punga Cove Resort. The proposed term is 30 years.

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 4 February 2025 at 5 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 in your submission

Send your submission by email or post. You will get a confirmation email or letter when a submission has been received.

Email: tgill@doc.govt.nz

Post:
Director-General
Department of Conservation
Private Bag 4715
Christchurch Mail Centre 8140
Attention: Trish Gill, 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.

DOC comment regarding publicly notified applications

The Minister of Conservation has made no determination regarding the suitability of this proposed concession on public conservation land. This public notification should not be interpreted as an intention on the part of the Minister of Conservation to grant the proposed concession.  

Hearing details

If a hearing is required, it is likely to occur on the week starting 17 February 2025.

Decision

No details at this point.

Contact

If you have a question about the application or the submission process you can contact Trish Gill, Permissions Advisor: tgill@doc.govt.nz