(1)  A council that proposes to make a declaration under section 19 or 20 in relation to an area of land is to publish a notice specifying –

(a) the area of land; and

(b) the proposed restrictions or activities relating to the use of the area of land; and

(c) the reasons for the proposed declaration; and

(d) that submissions as to the proposed declaration may be made to the council within 15 working days after the notice is published.

(2)  A notice under subsection (1) may be published in one or more of the following ways:

(a) in a newspaper circulating generally in the municipal area of the council;

(b) in a document delivered to persons whom the council considers likely to be affected by the declaration if made;

(c) on a website maintained by or on behalf of the council;

(d) in a prescribed manner.

(3)  A person may, within 15 working days after a notice is published under subsection (1) , make a submission in writing to the council.

(4)  The council is to consider submissions made under subsection (3) , if any, before making a declaration under section 19 or 20 .