This application is publicly notified under section 17SC of the Conservation Act 1987. The Minister of Conservation has received an application for a lease/licence for a term (including renewals) of just over three years with an expiration date of 30 June 2021.
About the application
Applicant
Canyonz Limited
Location of proposed activity
Immediately opposite the Kauaeranga Valley Visitor Centre on a grassed area within the Coromandel State Forest Park.
Map reference
Between approximate map references NZTM: 1833676.5888409 – NZTM: 1833710.5888402.
Summary of proposal
Canyonz Adventure company, who operate the full day Sleeping God canyon in the Kauaeranga Valley, propose relocating their current Canyonz equipment container currently in the Trestle View car park and adding another 40 foot modified container for an office space.
They envisage a deck arrangement to fit in between to avoid mud and soil movement and keep the grass areas looking good. This could eventually be under cover with picnic table to facilitate guests. They intend to position and arrange the containers to ‘fit’ with DOC permanent buildings.
Concession applied for
Canyonz Limited has requested a licence over the grassed area which will surround the footprint of the shipping containers and two car parks. The containers and parks however were requested under a lease as they require exclusive right.
How to submit
Submissions closed Wednesday 4 April 2018 at 5 pm.
DOC comment regarding publicly notified applications
The Minister of Conservation has made no determination regarding the suitability of this proposed concession on public conservation land. This public notification should not be interpreted as an intention on the part of the Minister of Conservation to grant the proposed concession.
Hearing
If a hearing is required, it is likely to occur on the week starting 28 March 2018.
Decision
This application was approved.