Application for a concession at Milford Aerodrome by Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport
An application for a lease, licence and easement at Milford Aerodrome by the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport was approved on 16 October 2026.

This application is notified under section 17SC of the Conservation Act 1987. The Minister of Conservation has received an application:

Application details

Applicant: Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport
Concession applied for: Lease, licence and easement
Location of proposed activity: Milford Aerodrome, Milford Sound/Piopiotahi, Fiordland National Park

Summary of proposal: To construct, operate and maintain a public toilet and private pilot’s shelter at Milford Aerodrome, Milford Sound/Piopiotahi, in Fiordland National Park for a period of 30 years.

Application documents:

Submissions

Submissions closed 14 September 2026.

We received four submissions, all in support of the application.

View submissions (PDF, 718K)

Decision

On 16 October 2026, the decision-maker approved the application and granted a Lease and Licence and Easement concession for a term of 30 years.

Contact

If you have any questions about the application or the submission contact Ben Fielding, Senior Permissions Treaty Advisor.

Email: DNSubmissions@doc.govt.nz