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Any person can make a submission on an application which is publicly notified. There is normally a 30 working day period for submissions but from time to time this may be extended.
Submissions must be in writing - you can post (mail), fax or email a submission. If you wish to mail or fax a submission, you can use the Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (pdf) form at the bottom of this page.
If you make a submission by email, we will use email as our primary means of communicating with you in subsequent proceedings one the application.
We urge you to familiarise yourself with the application.
- Summary of the application and its associated documentation or
- Copy of the application from us on request.
- Where there is significant public interest in an application, further information may be available from the focus pages.
Submissions will be considered by the Authority when it makes its decision on applications. Submissions should include all of the points you want to make, and should be supported by references or information where appropriate.
If you state you wish to be heard, we will hold a hearing and you will have the opportunity to attend a hearing to speak to your submission. The time available for such a presentation is likely to be limited, so you should include all relevant points and supporting information in you written submission.
It is not necessary to attend the hearing - your submission will be considered by the Authority whether you attend or not.
Note that you can search our register of applications being processed, and of decisions which have been made.
Paper Copy Submission Forms:
- Download submission form (word).
- Download submission form (pdf). You will need to have Adobe Acrobat to see pdf files. This paper copy may be sent by post, fax or email to ERMA New Zealand and MUST include the following:
- submitter's name, postal address, telephone and fax number
- details of the application that the submission is about
- reasons for the submission
- whether you wish to be heard at a hearing.
You may also recommend what decision you would like the Authority to make.