Commercial recreation permit decision - Multiple recreational activities and accommodation - A6887466

For this decision summary:

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

Multiple recreational activities and accommodation

7 years

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 the terms and conditions specified in the attached Deed of Variation and original Recreation Permit will minimise any potential adverse effects of the proposed activities.

Consent is granted for the commercial recreation permit, subject to the below conditions.

1. Not remove any vegetation, disturb any soil or light any fire on the Operational Area.
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. All walking, hiking, biking and horse activities are to be confined to existing tracks. Ensure all clients are fully briefed on this essential condition.
7. The Grantee will arrange with the Grantor an audit inspection to be undertaken of trail route activities on an annual basis to allow monitoring of the effects (if any) of the Activities on adjacent inherent values. This inspection audit would include, but not be limited to, visual and photo monitoring assessment at specific locations determined by the Grantor.
8. If the Grantor is satisfied the current permitted activities, including electric Ubco bikes, are not adversely affecting adjacent flora and fauna, the Grantor may then authorise the Ubco bikes on trail routes 1 and 2 from the fourth year of this permit.
9. To ensure Ubco bikes are not adversely affecting the adjoining inherent values on trail routes 1 and 2, if granted, these trails would be subject to annual (end of summer period) photo monitoring by and at the cost of the Grantee, at specific locations provided by the Grantor.
10. The photos received from the Grantee shall be at a standard that is acceptable to the Grantor and provided by the 30th May each and every year of the permit thereafter. Trail routes 1 and 2 may also be visually inspected by the Grantor for the purpose of assessing compliance with the permit conditions during the term of the recreation permit.
11. If the Grantor determines there are detrimental impacts from electric Ubco bikes on trail routes 1 and 2’s nearby inherent values, the Grantor shall request an explanation in writing from the Grantee. The Grantor after considering this explanation and any additional advice required, may revoke the approved use of electric Ubco bikes on trail routes 1 and 2 thereafter.
12. Comply with the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and any amendments and substitutions thereof.
13. 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.
14. Take all reasonable precautions to guard against danger on the Grantor’s land.
15. Not to interfere or obstruct the Grantor or his/her agent’s employees or contractors or authorised invitees.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. Obtain any consents required by local authorities if required and comply with those said conditions of any notice or consent granted.
19. The Grantee will ensure that any weeds introduced by activities authorised by this permit are eradicated to ensure no new infestations occur.