The public is invited to provide feedback on proposed new regulations and standards to better manage 1.2 million hectares of Crown pastoral land in the South Island high country.
Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), the agency responsible for administering Crown pastoral land, is carrying out the consultation which opened today.
LINZ Head of Crown Property Sonya Wikitera says the regulations and standards will support the implementation of new legislation following the passing of the Crown Pastoral Land Reform Act in May.
“We’re keen to make sure the regulations and standards are as workable and robust as possible, and welcome feedback from anyone who has a connection with, or interest in, these special landscapes.”
Ms Wikitera says the new regulations include detailing the information required for consent applications, matters the Commissioner of Crown Lands (Commissioner) must take into account when deciding the level of adverse effects of a pastoral activity on inherent values, and infringements.
Two new standards have also been proposed.
This includes a standard set by the Commissioner for assessing applications for easements, transfers and subleases of Crown land pastoral land.
Also, a standard set by the LINZ Chief Executive that relates to how the Commissioner determines applications for discretionary pastoral activities, commercial recreation permits and stock exemptions.
Consultation closes on Friday 19 August.
To find out more about the proposed regulations and standards, or to make a submission, visit the consultation page:
Proposed regulations and standards to better manage Crown pastoral land
The regulations and standards are expected to come into effect later this year.
Background information
The Crown Pastoral Land Reform Act (Reform Act) received Royal assent on 17 May.
Tenure review ended 18 May. The other changes in the Act will come into effect on 17 November 2022.
LINZ is continuing to progress seven tenure reviews that are in implementation or at the substantive proposal put stage.
The Reform Act introduces regulation and standard making powers to the Crown Pastoral Land Act 1998 to assist with the implementation of the new system.
Media contact
Email: media@linz.govt.nz