This application is for a re-issue of an existing activity.
This application is notified under section 17SC of the Conservation Act 1987. The Minister of Conservation has received an application.
Application details
Applicants: Murray Hira Holdings Limited
Application number: 122690-ACC
Concession Applied for: Lease
Location of proposed activity: 723 Tarawera Road, Rotorua 3076, in Tikitapu Recreation Reserve, covering approximately 13 acres of public conservation land.
Summary of Proposal: To authorise the applicant to continue to commercially operate the existing Rotorua Blue Lake TOP 10 Holiday Park, to provide visitor accommodation and to manage related facilities, previously authorised under BP-24868-ACC, for a period of 30 years.
Application documents:
How to make a submission
Any person or organisation can make a submission in writing to the Director-General on the proposal.
Submissions close 1 February 2026 at 11:59 pm.
1. Prepare your submission
Record what you think in the submission form.
Submission Form:
Any person or organisation wishing to be heard at a possible hearing in support of their submission must request an opportunity to appear before the Director-General. This request must be included in your submission.
2. Send us your submission
You can make a submission by sending the written or electronic submission form to:
Email: askpermissions@doc.govt.nz
Subject line: 122690-ACC - Public Notification Submission
Post:
Director General
Department of Conservation
c/o Permissions Team
Private Bag 3072
Hamilton 3250
Attention: P. Murthi, Treaty Permissions Advisor
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.
What happens next
After submissions close:
- DOC will analyse and consider all submissions.
- A hearing may be held if there have been requests to be heard by the Director-General. If you have expressed an interest in presenting your submission at a hearing, you'll be contacted by DOC regarding this.
- DOC will analyse and consider information raised at a hearing if a hearing occurs.
- DOC will make a recommendation to the Minister of Conservation’s delegated representative.
- The Minister of Conservation’s delegated representative will make a decision on the application.
Hearing details
If a hearing is required, a date will be arranged and those wishing to be heard informed.
Decision
No details at this point. Details, such as submissions and the decision outcome, will be added when they are available.
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.
Contact
If you have any questions about the application or the submission process, contact P. Murthi, Treaty Permissions Advisor via email: pmurthi@doc.govt.nz.