Have your say
Fisheries New Zealand has been requested to make an aquaculture decision on a proposed marine farm (coastal permit U190438) in the Cook Strait. Fisheries New Zealand invites submissions from people whose customary, recreational, or commercial fishing may be affected by the proposed marine farm.
Consultation document
Marine farm application in the Cook Strait – background information [PDF, 773 KB]
How we make aquaculture decisions
In making an aquaculture decision, Fisheries New Zealand assesses the effects of a proposed marine farm area on fishing through the undue adverse effects test (UAE test).
Undue adverse effects test for marine farms
Information sheet on the undue adverse effects test on fishing [PDF, 243 KB]
Making your submission
The closing date for submissions is 5pm on 28 November 2023.
Email your submission to UAE@mpi.govt.nz
While we prefer email, you can post your submission to:
Aquaculture and Fisheries Permitting
Verification and Operations
Fisheries New Zealand
Private Bag 14
Nelson 7042.