Application for a concession by Te Araroa Trust
A concession application by Te Araroa Trust for the construction and use of a swing bridge across the Whangaehu River has been approved.

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: Te Araroa Trust
Location of proposed activity: Whangaehu River
Map Reference: Whangaehu River from the Whitiau Scientific Reserve
Concession type: Licence
Summary of proposal: Te Araroa Trust seeks a concession for the construction and use of a swing bridge across the Whangaehu River from the Whitiau Scientific Reserve to provide a river crossing link for the Te Araroa Trail. The structure will be fully accessible on foot to members of the public.
Application documents:

How to make a submission

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

Submissions closed at 5 pm on 3 March 2025.

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