Application for a lease by Rapids Jet (2004) Limited
Have your say on an application by Rapids Jet (2004) Limited for a lease at Aratiatia Rapids Recreation Reserve, Taupo. Submissions close 13 April 2018.

This application is publicly notified under section 17SC of the Conservation Act 1987. The Minister of Conservation has received an application for a 30 years lease.

About the application

Applicant

Rapids Jet (2004) Limited

Location of proposed activity

Aratiatia Rapids Recreation Reserve, Taupo

Map reference

Approximately the area surrounding 1874393. 5721561 NZTM

Summary of proposal

Rapids Jet have held a concession to locate facilities on the Aratiatia Rapids Scenic Reserve since 1993. They have constructed and maintained a carpark, visitor centre, toilet block (fully contained), and a walking track on the reserve. The plan is to extend the visitor centre and to build a boat shed for storage on the reserve.

How to submit

Any person or organisation may make a submission in writing to the Director-General on the proposal. The submission must be made on the submission form – download the form (Word, 237K) or get a copy from your local DOC office.

Send the written or electronic submission to:

Director-General
Department of Conservation
Private Bag 3072
Hamilton 3240 

Attention: Jessica Te Whaiti, Permissions Advisor
Email: jtewhaiti@doc.govt.nz

Submissions close on Friday 13 April 2017 at 5 pm. 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.

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

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.  

Documents

Concession application form 3b (PDF, 912K)
Assessment of environmental effects (PDF, 917K)