Application for a marine mammal permit by John Carter

Introduction

Have your say on a marine mammal permit application by John Carter. Submissions close 24 April 2025.

Pursuant to section 5 (5) of the Marine Mammals Protection Act 1978, and to a delegation from the Minister of Conservation, the Operations Manager, Andy Thompson, Department of Conservation notifies that they have received a permit application from John Carter to import, export and hold and a Narwal tusk.

Application details

Applicant: John Carter
Location of Proposed Activity: Christchurch, New Zealand
Concession type: Marine Mammal Protection Act 1978
Summary of proposal: Application to import a Narwal tusk purchased via auction in the UK to New Zealand, to hold and export the tusk.
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 24 April 2025 at 5pm.

1. Prepare your submission

Record what you think on the submission form.

Any person or organisation wishing to be heard at a possible hearing in support of their submission must request an opportunity to appear before the Director-General. This request must be included in your submission.

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: permissionschristchurch@doc.govt.nz

Post:
Director-General
Department of Conservation
Christchurch Shared Services
Private Bag 4715
Christchurch Mail Centre
Christchurch 8140

Attention: Dean Harliwich, 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.

What happens next

  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 Dean Harliwich, Permissions Advisor.

Email: permissionschristchurch@doc.govt.nz