Commercial recreation permit decision - Filming - A6332459

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.
   

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 the terms and conditions specified in the attached permit will minimise any potential adverse effects of the proposed activity and that, as a result, the adverse effects on the inherent values will be no more than minor. The amendments to the permit document are to comply with the requirements of LINZS45002.

Consent is granted for filming, subject to the following conditions:

The Grantee shall:

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 vehicle use is kept to formed tracks.
7. Comply with the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.
8. Hold and maintain a comprehensive Health & Safety Plan which addresses the hazards and risks associated with operating the activity. 
9. 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.
10. Take all reasonable precautions to guard against danger on the Grantor’s land.
11. Not interfere or obstruct the Grantor or his/her agent’s employees or contractors or authorised invitees.
12. Comply and ensure its clients comply with the MAF Biosecurity New Zealand, Check, Clean, Dry-cleaning methods to prevent the spread of Didymo (Didymosphenia geminate) and other freshwater pests when moving between waterways. MAF Biosecurity New Zealand, Check, Clean, Dry-cleaning methods can be found at – Check, Clean, Dry: preventing didymo and other pests | NZ Government (mpi.govt.nz). 
13. Not entice wildlife with food or harass it in any way and no bird callers or similar devices can be used to attract birds toward the film crew.
14. Adhere to the ‘Leave No Trace’ Principles (www.leavenotrace.org.nz), ensure all rubbish is removed and the sites are left in the same or better condition in which they are found.

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.