Commercial recreation permit decision - Guided Horse Trekking - A7191522

For this decision summary:

• LINZ received the application on or 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.

Guided Horse Trekking

10 years

The Commissioner of Crown Lands has determined that the proposed activity is one which comes within the provisions of section 66A Land Act 1948, and that provided the terms and conditions specified in the attached 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. The proposed fee is intended to be a fair fee and in accordance with the obligations of the Crown Pastoral Land Act.

Consent is granted for Guided Horse Trekking, subject to the following 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. Ensure that all horses and vehicles are kept to formed tracks.
7. Comply with the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.
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 available 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. Activity within braided river gravel systems should be avoided August to March to prevent disturbance during bird breeding seasons.
14. Observed bird ground nesting sites must be avoided. If nesting birds are observed, the applicant must immediately remove all horses from the nesting area.

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.