Applying for pastoral consents
Find out what activities need the consent of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, and how to apply for consent.
Pastoral lessees need the consent of the Commissioner of Crown Lands before carrying out various types of work on the land.
The table below lists the activities which need the Commissioner’s consent. If you have any questions about whether a proposed activity requires consent, or you are unsure what sort of information you need to provide, please email pastoral@linz.govt.nz.
Apply online for a pastoral consent
Note: This form is designed to be completed in one sitting and will time out after 1 hour. To ensure you don't lose your work, please collate any information and supporting documentation you need, and then allow about 15 minutes to complete the form.
Consent for minor activities
The Commissioner has granted consent to all pastoral lessees to undertake “minor activities” such as those only requiring a handheld shovel or spade.
This consent includes activities such as tree felling or sowing seed that are carried out within a fenced-in area around the homestead located on the pastoral lease.
Transfer your lease, or to sublease or sublicense
- Download the relevant form and complete the form.
- Email the form to pastoral@linz.govt.nz.
Activities requiring the Commissioner’s consent, and relevant request form
Fees Payable Upon Application / Request
All amounts are GST inclusive. Charges for the preparation of documents by the Commissioner and the registration of documents by the Commissioner payable on application / request under the Land Act 1948 in respect of:
| Application / Request | Amount |
|---|---|
| An instrument under section 60 granting or reserving a right of way or other easement over or under Crown land | 168.67 |
| A recreation permit under section 66A | 115.00 |
| A consent under section 89, ie a transfer, sublease or sublicence | 115.00 |
Consent for minor activities
The Commissioner has granted consent to all pastoral lessees to undertake "minor activities” such as using a handheld shovel or spade. The consent also extends to activities undertaken within a fenced in area around the homestead located on the pastoral lease, such as tree felling or sowing seed.
You can view a copy of this consent:
- 3 July 2005 - Letter to Lessee Re Clarification on the Consents process (PDF 65KB)
- 8 June 1999 - Letter to Lessee Re Minor Activity Consent (PDF 31KB)
- To go to the list of activities requiring consent and the relevant request form please see above.