Levonne Scott
Whare Kaupapa Atawhai /
Conservation House
fyi-request-34474-
18 Manners Street
[email address]
Wellington 6011
doc.govt.nz
Ref: OIAD-6242
01 May 2026
Tēnā koe Levonne
Thank you for your request for official information, received on 12 April 2026 in which you requested
information concerning spraying in the Te Henga / Bethells Beach wetland area.
I am transferring part of your request under section 14 of the Official Information Act 1982, to the
Auckland Council as the information to which it relates is more closely connected with that
Department’s functions.
Questions transferred:
Assessment of Environmental Effects (AEE): Any internal reports, ecological assessments,
or advice held by DOC regarding the potential impact of aerial spraying on the nesting
cycles of the Matuku and the roosting/foraging behavior of the Long-tailed bat in this
specific Significant
Ecological Area (SEA). Monitoring Requirements: Details of any requirements for on-site
ecological monitoring during the spray to ensure no "take" or "disturbance" of protected
wildlife occurs.
Auckland Council wil correspond with you directly in relation to this matter.
I apologise for the delay in transferring this request and advise you have the right to complain to
the Ombudsman regarding this delay.
Nāku noa, nā
OIA Team
Department of Conservation
Te Papa Atawhai