Commercial recreation permit decision - Guided photography tours - A7484564

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.

Guided photography tours

10 years

The 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 provided the terms and conditions specified in the attached permit are adhered to, any potential adverse effects of the proposed activities on any inherent values that it is considered desirable to protect will be no more than minor.

Consent is granted for Guided Photography Tours, subject to the following conditions:

1. You must:
   • ensure that the Activity is confined exclusively to the Permit Area and only use the Permit Area for the Activity; and
   • undertake the Activity in a professional, safe and reputable manner and in accordance with industry standards and codes of practice (if any); and
   • obtain and comply with all permits, consents or other approvals required to undertake the Activity and provide us with a copy of the same at our request; and
   • comply with all statutes, ordinances, bylaws, regulations and other lawful requirements (including all notices or orders which may be given by any competent authority) that relate to your carrying out of the Activity; and
   • ensure that all clients have access to proper toilet facilities prior to entering the Permit Area.  Where no toilet facilities are available, all solid toilet waste shall be removed, in appropriate receptacles, and safely disposed of at an appropriate facility; and
   • ensure that only vehicles of a type authorised by us whether within the definition of the Activity or otherwise via obtaining our written consent are permitted on the Permit Area and ensure, where possible, all vehicle use is kept to formed tracks; and
   • comply, and ensure your clients comply at all times with the provisions of the Biosecurity Act 1993, the Ministry for Primary Industry (MPI) Biosecurity New Zealand guidelines, including compliance with guidelines for limiting the spread of Didymo (Didymosphenia geminate) published by MPI and any notice or requirement of MPI; and
   • ensure all clients, staff and other personnel are briefed of the Permit Holder’s obligations under this Permit and they comply with these obligations at all times.
2. You must not:
   • remove any vegetation (including any tree), disturb any soil (and in particular, not form any new track or trails) or light any fire on the Permit Area other than as expressly authorised by this Permit;
   • at any time cause any building or structure of any form (including any fence) or alteration or addition thereto to be placed or constructed upon the Permit Area other than as expressly authorised by this Permit;
   • except as authorised by this Permit, do anything that may become a nuisance, disturbance, obstruction or interference, or cause damage, whether to us or neighbouring owners or occupiers;
   • (if applicable) except as authorised by this Permit, obstruct the Lessee’s farming operations or other recreational permit activities on the Permit Area; or
   • bring onto the Permit Area any dangerous or hazardous material or equipment not required for the Activity; and if such material or equipment is required, you must handle it with care and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
3. The “leave no trace” principles of Leave no Trace New Zealand and the New Zealand Environmental Care Code must be adhered to at all times.
4. All necessary precautions must be taken to ensure that no weeds are introduced onto the Land. This includes ensuring that all equipment used is thoroughly cleaned.

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.