The Minister of Conservation gives notice of her intention to grant a 30 year concession under section 17Q of the Conservation Act 1987 to New Zealand Deerstalkers Association (Palmerston Branch) Incorporated to own, occupy and operate an existing hut known as “Staircase Hut”, and to establish and maintain a helicopter landing site (helipad) to service the hut at Waianakarua Scenic Reserve, for the purpose of providing accommodation during recreational hunting and training activities.

How to submit

Any person or organisation may object in writing to the Director-General against the proposal, or make written submissions on the proposal.

Objections or submissions should be sent to:

Director-General
Department of Conservation
PO Box 5244
Dunedin 9058

Attention: Kelvin Brown
Title: Permissions Advisor
Phone: +64 3 474 6915
Email: kibrown@doc.govt.nz

Submissions will be accepted up to and including 29 September 2017, and should include the reference 38929-ACC. 

Once submitted, submitters’ information is subject to the Official Information Act 1982 and may be released under that Act. If you wish to keep any part of your submission confidential, you need to state this in writing when making your submission.

Hearing

Any person or organisation wishing to be heard in support of his/her objection or submission, must request (in that objection/submission) an opportunity to appear before the Director-General.

If a hearing is required, it is likely to occur on the week starting 16 October 2017.

Report and draft concession

Notified concession officer's report to the decision maker (PDF, 534K)