Commercial recreation permit decision - Multiple activities across the whole lease - A6141722

For this decision summary:

• LINZ received the application before 17 November 2022
• accordingly, the decision was made under the Land Act 1948 excluding the amendments taking effect on 17 November 2022.

Multiple activities across the whole lease

20 years

The Commissioner of Crown Lands has determined that the proposed activities come within the provisions of section 66A of the Land Act 1948 and that the terms and conditions specified in the attached permit will minimise any potential adverse effects of the proposed activities. 

Consent is granted subject to the following conditions:

The Grantee shall

1. Not remove any vegetation, disturb any soil or light any fire on the Operational Area (other than as reasonably necessary to undertake the activities specified in the First Schedule).
2. Not at any time cause any building, erection, structure or fence or alteration or addition thereto to be placed or carried out upon the Operational Area.
3. Comply at all times with all statutes and regulations and obtain all approvals, consents and authorisations as are necessary for the Grantee to conduct the activities permitted by this Permit.
4. Remove and take away or cause to be removed and taken away all materials, structures, contaminants, human waste, refuse, vehicles, equipment and vegetation placed on the site for the purposes and activities set out in the First Schedule.
5. Ensure that any damage or disturbance to the surface of the land as a result of the activities allowed by the Permit is restored to its former condition to the reasonable satisfaction of the Grantor and Lessee.
6. Ensure that all vehicle use is kept to formed tracks where possible.
7. Comply with the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 or any Act in substitution thereof, and any regulations thereunder.
8. Ensure that the activities authorised by this permit will be confined exclusively to the Operational Area and use the Operational Area solely for the activities authorised by this permit.
9. Take all reasonable precautions to guard against danger on the Grantor’s land.
10. Not to interfere or obstruct the Grantor or his/her agent’s employees or contractors or authorised invitees.
11. Comply at all times with the provisions of the Biosecurity Act 1993 and the Biosecurity New Zealand guidelines, including compliance with guidelines for limiting the spread of Didymo as published by Biosecurity New Zealand and found at www.mpi.govt.nz/outdoor-activities.
12. Take all reasonable precautions, in relation to any motor vehicle to prevent the accidental starting of any fire, particularly at times of high fire risk.
13. All precautions are taken to ensure that no weeds are introduced to the Land; this includes ensuring that footwear, gaiters and packs used by the lessee, its staff and clients are clean.
14. No dogs are permitted on riverbeds during the braided river breeding season (late August to beginning of February) or with a muzzle and under control.

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