Dr. Mark Mellett:

Currently, we would need to have an ocean renewable energy site, ORES, allocation, that is, a system of DMAP proposals whereby the Government offers an opportunity for parties to bid after the granting of a specific grid connection to be developed. That would be after a process whereby the DMAP for the area has been decided on. If the applicant is successful, although that may not always be the case, it may then proceed to an application for a marine area consent. Ms Brien might speak to how it could change but that is currently the way it would be.