Commercial recreation permit decision - Amateur rocket launching - A8004918

Commercial recreation permit granted under section 66A of the Land Act 1948 and the Crown Pastoral Land Act 1998.

Amateur rocket launching

5 days

The Commissioner of Crown Lands has determined that the proposed activity is one which comes within the provisions of Section 66A of the Land Act 1948, and that provided the terms and conditions specified in the attached permit are adhered to, any potential adverse effects of the proposed activities on any inherent values that it is considered desirable to protect will be no more than minor.

Consent is subject to the following conditions:

You must:

1. Ensure that the Activity is confined exclusively to the Permit Area and only use the Permit Area for the Activity; and
2. Undertake the Activity in a professional, safe and reputable manner and in accordance with industry standards and codes of practice (if any); and
3. Obtain and comply with all permits, consents or other approvals required to undertake the Activity and provide us with a copy of the same at our request; and
4. Comply with all statutes, ordinances, bylaws, regulations and other lawful requirements (including all notices or orders which may be given by any competent authority) that relate to the Permit Area and your use of the Permit Area;
5. Ensure anyone entering the Permit Area under this Permit has had access to proper toilet facilities prior to entering the Permit Area. Where no toilet facilities are available, you must remove all solid toilet waste in appropriate receptacles, and safely dispose of that waste at an appropriate facility; and
6. Ensure that only vehicles of a type authorised by us are permitted on the Permit Area and ensure, where possible, all vehicle use is kept to formed tracks; and
7. Comply at all times with the provisions of the Biosecurity Act 1993, the Ministry for Primary Industries Biosecurity New Zealand guidelines, including compliance guidelines for limiting the spread of Didymo (Didymosphenia geminate), and any notice or requirement of the Ministry for Primary Industries.
8. Ensure anyone entering the Permit Area under this Permit is briefed on the Permit Holder’s obligations under this Permit and they comply with these obligations at all times.
9. You must not:
10. Remove any vegetation (including any tree), disturb any soil (and in particular, not form any new track or trails) or light any fire on the Permit Area other than as expressly authorised by this Permit; 
11. At any time cause any building or structure of any form (including any fence) or alteration or addition thereto to be placed or constructed upon the Permit Area other than as expressly authorised by this Permit;
12. Except as authorised by this Permit, do anything that may become a nuisance, disturbance, obstruction or interference, or cause damage, whether to us or neighbouring owners or occupiers;
13. Except as authorised by this Permit, obstruct the Lessee’s farming operations or other recreational permit activities on the Permit Area; or
14. Bring onto the Permit Area any dangerous or hazardous material or equipment not required for the Activity; and if such material or equipment is required, you must handle it with care and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Additional terms:

15. Historic Sites: neither historical artefacts nor historical sites on the Permit Area are damaged or otherwise disturbed. Relics on the Permit Area are not removed by you nor any participants in the Activity.
16. Leave no trace: You must ensure that the "Leave No Trace" principles of Leave No Trace New Zealand and the New Zealand Environmental Care Code are adhered to at all times when on the Permit Area with the Permit Area to be left in the same or better condition than which it is found. For the avoidance of doubt, if any inconsistencies exist between these principles and the Permit Holder’s obligations in this Permit, the obligations in this Permit shall take precedence at all times.
17. No introduction of weeds: You must take all precautions necessary to ensure that weeds are not introduced to the Permit Area. This shall include, but not be limited to, ensuring that all equipment, tyres and footwear are clean of weeds, seeds and plant material prior to entering the Permit Area.
18. Cleaning of equipment when waterways are present: You must comply, and ensure your clients and guides comply, at all times with the provisions of the Biosecurity Act 1993, and the Ministry for Primary Industry (MPI) Biosecurity New Zealand guidelines, including compliance with the MPI’s Biosecurity New Zealand Check, Clean, Dry, cleaning methods as published by MPI to limit the spread of Didymo (Didymosphenia geminate) and other freshwater pests when moving between waterways. You must ensure that all equipment, clothing or footwear that may come into contact with waterways are cleaned prior to and after entering the Permit Area to these standards and regularly check this website and update your precautions accordingly.
19. Wetlands: To protect sensitive ecosystems and flora, your participants must avoid wetlands where possible.
20. Fuel: You must ensure fuel spill kits are available on the Permit Area at all times, and trained crew are available, and that any fuel or other chemical that poses a contamination risk, are stored in suitable containers, and kept at a distance of at least 100m from waterways.
21. Wildlife: You must ensure that the launch must not occur if indigenous wildlife are observed within the immediate launch area that could reasonably be disturbed by the noise or activity.
22. Vehicles: You must ensure vehicles, equipment, kit, mobile launch trailer(s), are parked or placed on firm ground.
23. Equipment: You must ensure all temporary equipment, including but not limited to, tables, electronics, antennae, launch structures; are free‑standing and removed immediately following the activity.

Recreation permits granted by the Commissioner of Crown Lands also incorporate (with minor variations) the terms set out in Appendix H of the the Standard for purchase, alienation, and administration of Crown land - LINZS45002.