Commercial recreation permit decision - Guided hunting of feral deer, goats and pigs - A5604144

For this decision summary:

• LINZ received the application before 17 November 2022
• accordingly, the decision was made under the Land Act 1948 excluding the amendments taking effect on 17 November 2022.

Guided hunting of feral deer, goats and pigs

10 years

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 activities.

Consent is granted for guided hunting, subject to the following conditions:
The Grantee shall:

1. Not remove any vegetation, disturb any soil (and in particular, shall not form any new tracks or trails) or light any fire on the Operational Area.
2. Not at any time cause any building, or structure of any form (including any fence) or alteration or addition thereto to be placed or carried out upon the Operational Area.
3. Operate the Activities permitted by this Permit within the Operational Area in a professional, safe and reputable manner in accordance with industry standards and codes of practice, if any.
4. Comply at all times with all statutes and regulations and obtain all approvals, consents, licences and authorisations by all relevant parties as are necessary for the Grantee to conduct the Activities permitted by this Permit including compliance with all local authority bylaws, rules, regulations and requisitions and with the provisions of the Resource Management Act 1991 and any Act in substitution thereof.
5. Remove and take away or cause to be removed and taken away all carcasses, 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 of this Permit.
6. Ensure that deer, pigs or other species are not cleaned, skinned, gutted or otherwise processed on the Operational Area.
7. Ensure that neither historical artefacts or sites on the Operational Area are disturbed nor relics removed by the Grantee, its guides and clients, or any participants in the Activities under this Permit.
8. Ensure all clients and guides 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 disposed of at an appropriate facility.
9. Ensure that any damage or disturbance to the surface of the land as a result of the Activities allowed by this Permit is restored to its former condition to the reasonable satisfaction of the Grantor and Lessee.
10. Ensure that clients and guides follow formed tracks where present and no formation of tracks where they do not already exist are permitted.
11. Ensure that all vehicle use is kept to formed tracks.
12. Comply with the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (and if applicable, the Health and Safety at Work (Adventure Activities) Regulations 2016) and any Act in substitution thereof and any regulations thereunder.
13. 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.
14. Take all reasonable precautions to guard against danger on the Grantor’s land.
15. Not to interfere with or obstruct the Grantor or his/her agent’s employees or contractors or authorised invitees or hinder or interfere with the Lessee’s farming operations or other recreational permit activities on Mt Campbell Station Pastoral Lease, including the Operational Area.
16. Comply, and ensure its’ clients and guides comply at all times with the provisions of the Biosecurity Act 1993 and any amendments or substitutions thereof, and the Ministry for Primary Industry (MPI) Biosecurity New Zealand guidelines, including compliance with the MPI’s Biosecurity New Zealand Check, Clean, Dry, cleaning methods as published by MPI to limit the spread of Didymo (Didymosphenia geminate) and other freshwater pests when moving between waterways.  These cleaning methods can be found at https://www.mpi.govt.nz/outdoor-activities/boating-and-watersports-tips-to-prevent-spread-of-pests/check-clean-dry. 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.
17. Take all reasonable precautions, in relation to any motor vehicle to prevent the accidental starting of any fire, particularly at times of high fire risk.
18. Ensure the principles of the New Zealand Environmental Care Code are adhered to when on the Operational Area, however if any inconsistencies exist between these principles and the Grantees obligations outlined in this Permit, these Grantee obligations shall override at all times.
19. Ensure that all Grantee participants and invitees take all precautions necessary to ensure that weeds are not introduced to the Operational Area, this shall include but not be limited to, ensuring that all footwear and equipment used by clients and guides are clean of seeds and plant material before entering the Operational Area.

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.