Note
The table below is a guide to help you select what type of application to make.
Each application will be assessed and a decision will be made based on its merits.
If your application is approved, the agreement you get may differ from the one you apply for.
This is because our assessment may find that an alternative is more suitable for your activity.
If your activity is not listed, get in touch with our team to discuss - crownproperty@linz.govt.nz.
Activities and forms
High country pastoral lease holders
Looking for information and forms for Pastoral activity consents? Visit the Pastoral activity consents page.
| Category | Information and examples | Application form |
|---|---|---|
| Beautification and biosecurity | Examples of activities to enhance (beautification) or protect (biosecurity) nature are:
Some biosecurity work is contracted by Toitū Te Whenua to external providers. Others wanting to do biosecurity work need to apply for access. | Lease, licence or access application form |
Commercial property
| People who want to occupy Crown properties for commercial activities will need a lease or licence. The nature of ownership will determine what type of lease or licence is needed. In some cases, the Crown owns the land but not the building, or vice versa. | Lease, licence or access application form |
| Grazing | People can apply to use Crown land for grazing under the Land Act. | Lease, licence or access application form |
| Lakebeds and riverbeds | People who want to do an activity within a Crown-owned lakebed or riverbed will need a licence. Examples of activities are:
| Lease, licence or access application form |
| Mining | Companies/individuals with a mining permit from NZ Petroleum and Minerals can apply for access to operate on Crown land. | Mining application form |
| Recreation | People who want to do recreation activities on Crown land will need a permit. Examples of activities are:
| Commercial recreation permit application form |
| Section 165 of the Land Act 1948 | Under section 165 of the Land Act 1948 you need a licence to remove gravel and timber from Crown-owned riverbeds. | Lease, licence or access application form |
| Utilities | Utility companies and local government who need to access Crown land to manage and maintain utilities (for example water, sewage, power and telecommunication) need an easement. | Easement application form |
Types of agreements
| Agreement | What it provides | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Access arrangement | Gives access to the land for exploration and other mining activities. | Applicants must have a mining permit from NZ Petroleum and Minerals. |
| Access letter | Gives access to Crown land for a short duration for activities that are low risk and low impact. | We'll be in contact to discuss if this type of agreement is appropriate for your activity. |
| Commercial recreation permit | Gives the right to use the land for recreation purposes and a specific period of time. | Examples of activities are:
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| Easement | Gives the right to use Crown land for a particular purpose and longer duration. Can be registered against the property’s title. | Examples of activities needing an easement are:
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| Lease | Gives the right to occupy the land or property over a longer-term. | Gives exclusive use. Lease agreements may include rights of renewal and provisions for reviewing the rent over the term of the lease – see Sublease, sublicence or transfer. |
| Licence | Gives the right to occupy the land or property for a particular purpose for the short to medium-term. | Is not exclusive. |
Sublease, sublicence or transfer
| Agreement | Details | Application form |
|---|---|---|
| Sublease or sublicence | If someone would like to use part of the land you lease or licence, you can sublease or sublicence it to them. | Sub lease or sublicence form |
| Transfer | If you no longer need to use the land or property, and your lease or licence has not expired, you can transfer it to someone else. | Transfer lease or licence form |