Application for a licence by the New Zealand Alpine Club
Introduction
Have your say on an application by the New Zealand Alpine Club to occupy the land in Mount Cook National Park upon which Unwin Lodge sits. Submissions close 7 September 2018.This application is notified under section 17SC of the Conservation Act 1987. The Minister of Conservation has received an application for a licence to occupy the land upon which Unwin Lodge, in Mount Cook National Park sits, for a term of 30 years.
Application details
Applicant
New Zealand Alpine Club
Location of proposed activity
Mount Cook National Park
Map reference
Map Reference E1368104 S5150853
Summary of proposal
Unwin Lodge is operated as a base lodge as part of the New Zealand Alpine Club network. It is located adjacent to SH80, approximately 3.5 km East of Mt Cook Village and almost opposite the Mt Cook Airport. It provides accommodation to members, climbers, trampers and walkers visiting the Aoraki Mt Cook region.
How to submit
Any person or organisation may make a submission in writing to the Director-General on the proposal. The submission must be made on a submission form downloaded here or available from your local DOC office.
Comment submisstion form (Word, 237K)
You may make a submission by sending a written or electronic submission to:
Director-General
West Coast Tai Poutini Conservancy
Department of Conservation
Private Bag 701
Hokitika 7841
Attention: Chari Taylor
Submissions close on Friday 7 September 2018 at 5 pm. 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, you need to state this in writing when making your submission.
Any person or organisation wishing to be heard in support of his/her submission, must request (within that submission) an opportunity to appear before the Director-General.
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 17 September 2018.
Decision
No details at this point.