Commercial recreation permit decision - Filming - A7868918

Commercial Recreation Permit granted under section 66A of the Land Act 1948

Filming

1 day

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 subject to the following conditions:

You must:

1. Ensure that the Activity is confined exclusively to the Permit Area and only use the Permit Area for the Activity; and
2. Undertake the Activity in a professional, safe and reputable manner and in accordance with industry standards and codes of practice (if any); and
3. 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
4. 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 the Permit Area and your use of the Permit Area;
5. Ensure anyone entering the Permit Area under this Permit has had access to proper toilet facilities prior to entering the Permit Area. Where no toilet facilities are available, you must remove all solid toilet waste in appropriate receptacles, and safely dispose of that waste at an appropriate facility; and
6. Ensure that only vehicles of a type authorised by us are permitted on the Permit Area and ensure, where possible, all vehicle use is kept to formed tracks; and
7. Comply at all times with the provisions of the Biosecurity Act 1993, the Ministry for Primary Industries Biosecurity New Zealand guidelines, including compliance guidelines for limiting the spread of Didymo (Didymosphenia geminate), and any notice or requirement of the Ministry for Primary Industries.
8. Ensure anyone entering the Permit Area under this Permit is briefed on the Permit Holder’s obligations under this Permit and they comply with these obligations at all times.

You must not:

9. 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; 
10. 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;
11. 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;
12. Except as authorised by this Permit, obstruct the Lessee’s farming operations or other recreational permit activities on the Permit Area; 
13. 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.

Additional Terms:

14. Vehicles must be parked on firm ground and are only to be used on formed tracks.
15. 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.
16. All necessary precautions must be taken to ensure that no weeds are introduced onto the land. This includes ensuring that all vehicles, footwear, props and other equipment used by crew and cast is thoroughly cleaned prior to entering the property.
17. MPI’s “Check, Clean, Dry” methods must be followed to prevent the spread of freshwater pests.
18. Do not cut, remove or otherwise damage vegetation or natural features.
19. Drones must not be active if kea are visible from the filming site.
20. Operators must land their drone immediately if any bird circles or otherwise interacts with a drone in flight.
21. The applicant must not fly drones any closer than 50 metres in any direction to wildlife on the land.

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.