Application for a lease and licence concession by Mount Robert Foundation

Introduction

Have your say on an application by Mount Robert Foundation for a lease and licence at Nelson Lakes National Park. Submissions close on 22 April 2025.

This application is notified under section 17SC of the Conservation Act 1987. The Minister of Conservation has received an application for a lease and licence concession for a term of 35 years.

Application details

Applicant: Mount Robert Foundation
Location of Proposed Activity: Nelson Lakes National Park
Concession type: Lease and licence
Summary of proposal: This is an application that includes a lease for existing recreation accommodation structures including Robert Lodge, Christie Lodge, and a Groomer Shed. They have also applied for a license to authorise a proposed deck and to permit helicopter landings.
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 on 22 April 2025.

You may make a submission by sending a written or electronic submission to:

1. Prepare your submission

Record what you think on 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: permissionschristchurch@doc.govt.nz

Post:
Director-General
Department of Conservation
161 Cashel Street
Central Christchurch, 8013

Attention: Kaya Thorn, 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.

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.  

Hearing details

If a hearing is required, it is likely to occur on the week starting 5 May 2025.

Decision

No details at this point. Details, such as submissions and the decision outcome, will be added when they are available.

Contact

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

Email: permissionschristchurch@doc.govt.nz