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Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Act 2025

Permits, enforcement, and regulations for protected areas - Permits

36: Matters to be considered by Director-General

You could also call this:

"What the Director-General thinks about when you apply for a permit"

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When you apply for a permit, the Director-General must think about some things before making a decision. You need to know they consider if your activity matches the purpose of the protected area. They also think about how your activity will affect the area and its biodiversity. The Director-General considers how your activity will affect the rights of iwi who take care of the area. If your activity might have negative effects, they think about why it is necessary and if it can only happen in that area. They also consider what can be done to stop or reduce any negative effects. The Director-General looks at all these things to make a decision about your permit application.

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Part 3Permits, enforcement, and regulations for protected areas
Permits

36Matters to be considered by Director-General

  1. Before making a decision on an application for a permit, the Director-General must consider—

  2. whether, and to what extent, the activity is consistent with the purpose of the protected area; and
    1. the anticipated effects of the activity on the protected area and its biodiversity objectives; and
      1. the anticipated effects of the activity on the rights and interests of iwi that exercise kaitiakitanga in the protected area; and
        1. if the anticipated effects of the activity are negative, reasons why the activity—
          1. is necessary; and
            1. can only occur within the protected area; and
            2. any measures that can be undertaken to avoid, remedy, or mitigate any adverse effects of the activity.