Commercial recreation permit decision - Motorcycle, snowbike and snowmobile activities - A6509883

For this decision summary: 

• LINZ received the application before 17 November 2022 
• accordingly, the decision was made under the Crown Pastoral Land Act 1998 before the amendments taking effect on 17 November 2022.

Motorcycle, snowbike and snowmobile activities

10 years

The Commissioner has determined that the proposed activities come within the provisions of section 66A Land Act 1948, and that provided the terms and conditions specified in the permit are adhered to, these will minimise any potential adverse effects of the proposed activities on inherent values that it is considered desirable to protect. 

Consent is granted for motorcycle, snowbike and snowmobile activities, subject to the following conditions:

The permit holder shall:

1. Not remove any vegetation, disturb any soil or light any fire on the Operational Area, except for minor soil disturbance and vegetation removal shall be permitted but only as necessary for the installation of the Structures provided for 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 other than those provided for in the First Schedule.
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.
7. Comply with the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 or any Act is substitution thereof and any regulations thereafter.
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.
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. Ensure that the location of the structures, referred to in the First Schedule, are placed as close as reasonably possible to the location identified at -45.442649 Latitude 168.824601 Longitude (WGS84).
14. Ensure that all equipment used in the installation of the structures provided for in the First Schedule has been thoroughly cleaned before being taken on to the Operational Area to avoid the introduction of any weed species and other exotic species of conservation concern.
15. Comply at all times with all laws including but not limited to all statutes and regulations and, in particular, the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work (Adventure Activities) Regulations 2016 and obtain all approvals, consents, licences and authorisations by all relevant parties as are necessary and comply with the relevant industry standards and codes of practice in order for the Grantee to conduct the Activities permitted by this Permit. Any other approvals or consents required with regard to access to the Operational Area or undertaking of the Activities shall be the sole responsibility of the Grantee to obtain.
16. Ensure that human waste from the waterless composting toilet provided for in the First Schedule is to be treated as per the details provided in the application with the composted human excreta to be transported offsite and disposed of at an approved waste effluent dump station at the end of the season in each year during the term of this Permit.
17. Only operate the motorcycles/snow bikes/snowmobiles and UTV’s in areas within the approved Operational Area that have a minimum of 200mm snow cover to ensure no contact with or damage/impact on soil and vegetation and all areas of low snowpack and exposed aspects are to be avoided.
18. Operate the Activities authorised by this Permit within the Operation Area in a professional, safe and reputable manner in accordance with industry standards, if any.
19. Ensure that the Activity shall, as best as possible, avoid any alpine wetlands within the approved Operational Area. Where wetlands cannot be avoided a defined narrow corridor shall be used to ensure minimal damage to any wetland.
20. Maintain verifiable tracking data and/or activity for all snowbikes and snowmobiles when operating on the Operational Area, and this data shall be made available to the Grantor if required at any point throughout the season.

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.