Concession application by Alpine Huts Ltd

Introduction

Have your say on an application by Alpine Huts Ltd for a lease at Mt Potts Conservation Area. Submissions closed 16 May 2022.

Outcome

DOC has approved a concession application by Alpine Huts NZ Limited for huts and associated structures, including weather station, for accommodation at Erewhon Park Ski Field/Mt Potts for recreational backcountry ski-touring.

This application is notified under section 17SC of the Conservation Act 1987. The Minister of Conservation has received an application for a lease concession for a term of 30 years.

Application details

Applicant: Alpine Huts Limited
Location of proposed activity: Erewhon Park Ski Field/Mt Potts Conservation Area
Map reference: Approximate location – 43°29'27.0"S 170°54'41.0"E
Concession type: Lease
Summary of proposal: Lease for the construction of one permanent hut (19 m2 plus 2.2 m2 deck), two seasonal temporary winter huts/yurts, toilet facilities and storage shed for the purpose of providing recreational accommodation for ski tourers.

Application documents:

How to make a submission

Submissions closed 5 pm 16 May 2022.

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:

  1. DOC will analyse and consider all submissions.
  2. 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'll be contacted by DOC regarding this.
  3. DOC will analyse and consider information raised at the hearing if a hearing occurred.
  4. DOC will make a recommendation to the Minister of Conservation.
  5. The Minister of Conservation will make a decision on the application.

Hearing details

If a hearing is required, it's likely to occur at the end of May 2022.

Decision

DOC has approved a concession application by Alpine Huts NZ Limited for huts and associated structures, including weather station, for accommodation at Erewhon Park Ski Field/Mt Potts for recreational backcountry ski-touring.

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 Harriet Kemp, Permissions Advisor.

Email: permissionschristchurch@doc.govt.nz