This application is notified under section 17SC of the Conservation Act 1987. The Minister of Conservation has received an application for a licence concession.

Applicant

Applicant: Ngā Waihua o Paerangi Trust
Location of proposed activity: Near Ohakune, Tongariro National Park
Location history: About Tongariro National Park
Map Reference: 12.18 km trail on the southern slopes of Mt Ruapehu, starting at Ohakune
Concession type: Licence
Summary of proposal: For phase 2 of a multi-staged approach to the trail known as Te Ara Mangawhero. The Applicant has applied for a 20-year licence for the development and operation of the trail. In addition, they have applied for a works approval under the Tongariro National Parks Management Plan for construction works and a 20-year filming permit to promote the use of the trail. 

Application documents:

• • Application form applicant information 1a (PDF, 255K)
  • Application form private structures 3b (PDF, 255K)
  • Application form works approval (PDF, 215K)
  • Application form filming 5a (PDF, 152K)
  • Application form aircraft (PDF, 489K)
  • Assessment of environmental effects (PDF, 65,166K) This is a large file

How to make a submission

Any person or organisation may make a submission in writing to the Director-General on the proposal.

Submissions closed 5 pm, 5 March 2025.

Submissions recieved

Read the submissions received: Phase Two of Te Ara Mangawhero, Tongariro National (PDF, 13,022K).

Decision

This application has been approved. 

Contact

If you have a question about the application or the submission process you can contact Joke Methorst, Permissions Advisor.

Email: jmethorst@doc.govt.nz