Commercial recreation permit decision - Accommodation - A7282334

For this decision summary:

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

Accommodation

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 use of an existing fishing hut for recreational accommodation by members of the Alexandra Volunteer Fire Brigade, their families and guests, subject to the following conditions: 

1. Not remove any vegetation, disturb any soil (and in particular, shall not form any new tracks or trails) or light any fire on the Operational Area other than in the hut fireplace.
2. Not at any time cause any new building, erection, structure of any form (including any fence) or alteration or addition thereto to be placed or carried out upon the Operational Area other than those authorised by the Grantor as set out in the First Schedule of this Permit.
3. Comply at all times with all laws including but not limited to all statutes and regulations and obtain all approvals, consents, licences and authorisations by all relevant parties as are necessary for the Grantee to conduct the Activities permitted by this Permit including compliance with all local authority bylaws, rules, regulations and requisition and with the provisions of the Resource Management Act 1991 and any Act in substitution thereof.
4. Remove and take away or cause to be removed and taken away all materials, contaminants, refuse, vehicles, and equipment placed on the Operational Area resulting from the Activities set out in the First Schedule of this Permit.
5. On expiry of this Permit, if a subsequent recreation permit has not been granted, remove or cause to be removed and taken away the structures specified in the First Schedule of this Permit.
6. Ensure that all vehicle use is kept to formed tracks. The Grantee must further ensure that vehicles are only parked on existing formed roads or firm ground.
7. Comply with the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (and, if applicable, the Health and Safety at Work (Adventure Activities) Regulations 2016) and 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 (as defined on the plans attached as the Third Schedule) and use the Operational Area solely for the Activities authorised by this Permit.
9. Take all reasonable precautions to guard against danger on the Operational Area of the Grantor’s land.
10. Not to interfere with or obstruct the Grantor or his/her agent’s employees, contractors or authorised invitees or hinder or interfere with the Lessee’s farming operations or any other recreational permit activities on Galloway pastoral lease.
11. Not permit firearms to be taken onto the Grantor’s land.
12. Not permit dogs on the Grantor’s land.
13. Ensure that all Alexandra Fire Brigade Volunteers and guests take all precautions necessary to ensure that weeds are not introduced to the Operational Area, this shall include but not be limited to, ensuring that all tyres, footwear, gaiters, packs and any other equipment used are clean prior to entering the Galloway Lease.
14. Ensure the "Leave No Trace" principles of Leave No Trace New Zealand (www.leavenotrace.org.nz) and the New Zealand Environmental Care Code are adhered to at all times however for the avoidance of doubt, if any inconsistencies exist between these principles and the Grantee’s obligations contained in this Permit, these Grantee’s obligations shall prevail at all times.
15. Comply, and ensure all members and guests of the Grantee comply, at all times with the provisions of the Biosecurity Act 1993 and any amendments or substitutions thereof, and the Ministry for Primary Industry (MPI) Biosecurity New Zealand guidelines, Check, Clean, Dry, cleaning methods as published by MPI to limit the spread of Didymo (Didymosphenia geminata) and other freshwater pests. These cleaning methods can be found at http://www.biosecurity.govt.nz/didymo. The Grantee must regularly check this website (or any replacement website) and update their precautions accordingly. All vehicles, bikes, equipment, clothing, gaiters, or footwear that may come in contact with waterways must be cleaned before and after visiting the Operational Area to these standards to avoid cross contamination of waterways.
16. 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. 
17. Be aware that the Operational Area could be subject to Part IVA Conservation Act 1987. Therefore, marginal strips may be present within the Operational Area, these are administered by the Department of Conservation and are excluded from this Permit.

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.