Stock limitation exemption decision - Carrying sheep, cattle and deer - A6055392

For this decision summary:

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

Carrying sheep, cattle and deer

Personal to holder

The Commissioner of Crown Lands grants consent to an exemption to the stock limitation in the lease to allow the leaseholder to carry 32,000 stock units calculated as follows:

• Breeding ewes 1.0su 
• Dry sheep 0.7su 
• Breeding cows 6.0su
• Dry cattle 4.5su
• Deer 2.0su 

The Commissioner has previously determined that the proposed stock exemption is within the overall carrying capacity of the property. The stock exemption recommended to be granted is on the basis of the current pasture being maintained in order to sustain the number of stock units. 

Consent is granted, subject to the following condition:

All developed pastures being maintained with adequate fertiliser in accordance with best practice.

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