Application for a lease and licence concession by the Girl Guides Association New Zealand Incorporated

Introduction

Have your say on an application submitted by The Girl Guides Association New Zealand Incorporated 116009-ACC. Submissions close 6 May 2025.

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

Application details

Applicant: The Girl Guides Association New Zealand Incorporated
Location of proposed activity: Whakaipo Bay Recreation Reserve
Map Reference: 1.28 hectares more or less at approximately NZTM E1858184 N5713639
Concession type: Lease
Summary of proposal: For a new 10-year lease for the continuation of use of the Whakaipo Bay campsite, Taupo. The primary purpose of the campsite is for recreational activities for youth up to and including secondary school level.

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 5pm 6 May 2025.

1. Prepare your submission

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: permissionshamilton@doc.govt.nz
Subject line: The Girl Guides Association NZ Limited

Post:
Director-General
Department of Conservation
Private Bag 3072
Hamilton 3240

Attention: Lynette Trewavas, 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:

  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 the week starting 26 May 2025

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 Lynette Trewavas, Senior Permissions Advisor.

Email: ltrewavas@doc.govt.nz