Discretionary pastoral activity decision for Branch Creek - Fencing - A5527962

For this decision summary:

• LINZ received the application before 17 November 2022
• accordingly, the decision was made under the Crown Pastoral Land Act 1998 / Land Act 1948 [delete one] excluding the amendments taking effect on 17 November 2022.

Fencing

10 years with maintenance rights

The Commissioner of Crown Lands has determined that granting consent to construct and maintain the fencelines as requested will make it easier to use the land for farming purposes. Properly constructed fences are essential for stock and land management, including the protection of inherent values. The fencelines will be constructed and maintained with minimal soil disturbance and therefore scarcely visible. Any adverse effects on inherent values can be minimised through compliance with the conditions specified below.

Consent is granted for constructing and maintain fencelines, subject to the following conditions:

1. Soil disturbance shall only occur in short sections where necessary for effective fence construction. Native vegetation cover along the majority of the new fenceline shall remain intact. 
2. In the event of an accidental discovery of any archaeological sites, work shall stop, and the lessee shall advise Heritage New Zealand of the discovery. 
3. Maintenance is contained within the current footprint. 
4. Soil disturbance is carried out in a manner that will not cause water to be channelled. 
5. All machinery used is to be thoroughly cleaned and free of weed seeds. 
6. All contractors and employees of Branch Creek Pastoral Lease are informed of the conditions of this consent prior to the soil disturbance works starting. 
7. To be clear this consent replaces previous consents granted for   fencing to Branch Creek Pastoral Lease. This includes the Notice of Decision dated 21 September 2009 for soil disturbance to undertake fencing, Notice of Decision dated 20 September 2017 for soil disturbance to undertake fencing. 

The Crown Pastoral Land Act 1998 provides that permission to undertake the activity may still be needed under other enactments.