Proposed regulations and standards to better manage Crown pastoral land
4 July 2022
We are seeking feedback on proposed new regulations and standards to support the implementation of the Crown Pastoral Land Reform Act.
The new legislation is focused on improving how we administer 1.2 million hectares of Crown pastoral land in the South Island high country.
Read the consultation documents for full details
This consultation is open from Monday 4 July to Friday 19 August 2022.
The regulations and standards are expected to come into effect in mid-November 2022.
About the proposed regulations
The proposals in this consultation include:
- the information required from leaseholders when applying for consent to carry out a discretionary pastoral activity or stock limitation exemption
- the information required from leaseholders and others when applying for a commercial recreation permit
- new factors the Commissioner of Crown Lands must consider when determining the impact of a pastoral activity, commercial recreation permit, or stock limitation exemption, on the inherent values of the land
- the information required to accompany enforceable undertaking agreements between leaseholders and the Crown to mitigate or resolve a breach
- new infringement fees and notices.
About the proposed standards
The proposals in this consultation include:
- a standard for undertaking the new requirements or tests under the Act such as sufficient information, identification of inherent values, determining no more than minor effects and assessing reasonable alternatives.
- a standard to support the assessment of applications for easements, transfers and subleases affecting Crown pastoral land.
Consultation documents
- Discussion document on proposed regulations (PDF 660KB)
- Discussion document on draft Commissioner of Crown Lands standard (PDF 422KB)
- Draft Commissioner of Crown Lands standard (PDF 324KB)
- Discussion document on draft LINZ Chief Executive standard (PDF 385KB)
- Draft LINZ Chief Executive standard (PDF 311KB)
Related documents
Related Acts
Information sessions
We have a series of information sessions planned to answer any questions people may have about the proposed regulations and standards.
| Date | Venue | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 25 July | Bannockburn – Coronation Hall and Church 37 Hall Road, Bannockburn | Lessees: 3–4.30pm Public: 5–6.30pm |
| Tuesday 26 July | Omarama Memorial Hall 35 Chain Hills Highway, Omarama | Lessees: 3–4.30pm Public: 5–6.30pm |
| Wednesday 27 July | Mt Hutt Memorial Hall & Function Centre 160 Main Street, Methven | Lessees: 3–4.30pm Public: 5–6.30pm |
| Tuesday 2 August | Yealands Awatere Community Hall Foster Street, Seddon | Lessees: 3–3.30pm Public: 3.30–4.30pm |
Making your submission
Please use the following submission form:
Crown Pastoral Land Reform Act: Proposed regulations and standards (DOCX 608KB)
Please include your name, the name of your organisation (if applicable), and contact details in your submission.
You can provide feedback by emailing your submission to cplconsultation@linz.govt.nz or mailing:
Crown Pastoral Land Consultation
Land Information New Zealand
PO Box 5501
Wellington 6145
Submissions close at 5pm on Friday 19 August.
If you have any questions, contact cplconsultation@linz.govt.nz or 0800 665 463.
Submissions are public information
Please note, once consultation is complete, copies of submissions will be published on our website.
Submissions are also subject to the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA). People can ask for copies of the submissions we receive under the OIA, and we must make this information available unless we have good reason for withholding it.
If you think there are grounds to withhold specific information in your submissions from publication, please make this clear in your submission or contact us. Reasons may include that it discloses commercially sensitive or personal information. However, any decision LINZ makes to withhold details can be reviewed by the Ombudsman, who may direct us to release it.
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