This application is notified under section 17SC of the Conservation Act 1987. The Minister of Conservation has received an application:
Applicant
Applicant: Matakana Coast Trail Trust
Location of proposed activity: Lawries Scenic Reserve, near Mahurangi East Road
Concession applied for: Licence for a period of 30 years
Summary of proposal: Application for Matakana Coast Trail Trust and Auckland Council to develop a shared cycleway/track through the Lawries Scenic Reserve, connecting the communities of Warkworth and Snells Beach.
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 Friday 20 December 2024 at 5 pm.
1. Prepare your submission
Record what you think on the submission form.
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: anair@doc.govt.nz
Subject line: Submission on Matakana Coast Trail Trust Concession Application 108594-OTH
Post:
Director-General
Department of Conservation
Permissions Hamilton
Private Bag 3072, Hamilton 3240
Attention: A Nair, 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.
Any person or organisation wishing to be heard in support of their submission must request (within that submission) an opportunity to appear before the Director-General.
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 for any of these applications, they are likely to occur during the week starting 27 January 2025.
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 any questions about the application or the submission process, contact us via email: anair@doc.govt.nz