Commercial recreation permit decision - Running and walking event - A6138008

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.

Running and walking event

2 days (9 and 10 March 2024)

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.

Consent is granted subject to the following conditions:

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 all participants in the Activities authorised by this Permit have access to proper toilet facilities prior to entering the Operational Area. Where no toilet facilities are available, all solid waste shall be carried out in appropriate receptacles and safely deposited at an appropriate facility.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Comply with the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.
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 to interfere or obstruct the Grantor or his/her agent’s employees or contractors or authorised invitees. Ensure that clients, guides and invitees comply at all times with the provisions of the Biosecurity Act 1993 and any amendments or substitutions thereof, and the Ministry for Primary Industry’s (MPI) “Check, Clean and Dry” cleaning methods as published by MPI to limit the spread of Didymo (Didymosphenia germinate) and other freshwater pests when moving between waterways. These cleaning methods can be found at www.mpi.govt.nz/outdoor-activities. The Grantee must ensure that all equipment, clothing or footwear that may come into contact with waterways are cleaned prior to and after entering the Operational Areas to these standards and regularly check this website and update their precautions accordingly.
12. Ensure that all clients, guides and any other invitee of the Grantee use only the trails that are purposely built for trekking, as described in the First Schedule within the Operational Area of the Grantor’s land, to avoid damaging native vegetation. Furthermore, the Grantee must ensure that all the Grantee’s clients, guides and invitees are advised prior to entering on to the Operational Area, that no shortcutting from the existing trails/tracks is permitted.
13. Ensure that neither historical artefacts, sites or resources, if present on or adjoining the Operational Area, are disturbed nor relics removed by the Grantee or any clients, guides, or invitees in the Activities under 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.