APPENDIX V: Additional Matters

Part VII of the RMA provides for a system of coastal tendering. This is a mechanism for choosing between competing applications for the same area of coastal space, or for the removal of sand, shingle, shell and other material, or for the reclamation of the foreshore or seabed.

Coastal tendering will only be necessary where competing interests are attracted to the same area of the coast. Following the notification of a regional coastal plan, and the Minister of Conservation becoming aware of competition for use in an area of the coast, the Minister may issue an Order-in-Council which would direct Environment Waikato not to grant any coastal permits for the area it covers, unless an authorisation has first been obtained through the tendering process. The successful tender, following the receipt of an authorisation, must then go through the normal consents process under the RMA. The tender process is therefore a mechanism for deciding which applicant can lodge an application for a coastal permit. The application is then dealt with by Environment Waikato under the requirements of the Plan and/or RMA.

Authorisations are transferable upon written notice to the Minister of Conservation and Environment Waikato.