These applications are notified under section 17SC of the Conservation Act 1987.
The Minister of Conservation has received applications from:
Application details
Applicant: Rocky Gully Ski Club Incorporated
Location of proposed activity: GPS coordinates 44°55.6479'S 168°44.2055'E, Coronet Peak Ski Field, Coronet Peak Recreational Reserve
Concession Applied for: Lease
Summary of proposal: The Rocky Gully Ski Club Incorporated accommodation hut is used for overnight accommodation for members and approved groups partaking in skiing or other adventure activities on and around the Coronet Peak Reserve. The hut is a two-story structure that has existed at this location since its construction in 1964. Occupancy and use will remain unchanged. The proposed lease area includes the hut itself, and a 5 metre buffer to provide for member parking, hut operation and maintenance.
The Rocky Gully Ski Club Incorporated seek a lease of 30 years.
Application documents
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Applicant: The Otago Ski Club Incorporated
Location of proposed activity: GPS coordinates 44°55.6992'S 168°44.0271'E, Coronet Peak Ski Field, Coronet Peak Recreational Reserve
Concession Applied for: Lease
Summary of proposal: The Otago Ski Club Incorporated accommodation hut is used for overnight accommodation for members and booked groups partaking in skiing or other adventure activities on and around the Coronet Peak Reserve. The hut has existed at this location since its construction in 1954. Occupancy and use will remain unchanged. The proposed lease area includes only the hut itself.
The Otago Ski Club Incorporated seek a lease of 30 years.
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 close 4 May 2026.
1.Prepare your submission
Record what you think in the 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
Send your submission by email or post. You'll get a confirmation email or letter when a submission has been received.
Email: DNSubmissions@doc.govt.nz
Subject line: Coronet Peak Ski Huts
Post:
Director-General
Department of Conservation
Ōtepoti / Dunedin Service Centre,
PO Box 5244, Dunedin 9054
Attention: Olivia Graham, Senior 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, state this in writing when making your submission.
What happens next
After submissions close:
- DOC will analyse and consider all submissions and comments on the application.
- A hearing will 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 will be contacted by DOC regarding this.
- DOC will analyse and consider information raised at the hearing if a hearing occurred.
- DOC will make a recommendation to the Minister of Conservation.
- The Minister of Conservation will make a decision on the application.
Hearing details
If a hearing is required, it is likely to occur in June 2026.
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 a question about the application or the submission process you can contact Olivia Graham, Senior Permissions Advisor via email: DNSubmissions@doc.govt.nz.