OIAD 4734 Documents for Release.pdf

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From:
Camila Nieva
To:
Cam Robertson;Sec 9(2)(a) ; Sec 9(2)(a)
Mitchell Black; Michael Christie; Sec 9(2)(a)
Cc:
Mark Judd; George Taylor
Subject:
PTL - DOC Monthly Concession Meeting - 27/08 Hui: notes & actions
Date:
Monday, 2 September 2024 11:59:14 am
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Kia ora koutou katoa,
Thank you for hosting us once again.
Please see below the notes and actions from today’s hui:
Agenda Topic
Notes
Safety Plan Audit
Completed – Plan and Certificate to be provided to DOC before 5 October 2024
Avalanche control
No further Avalanche control will be undertaken other than what has been identified in the current
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authorisation.
Emergency shelter query PTL is currently compliant with Emergency Shelter provision within Tongariro National Plan Management Plan
& Concession Document. DOC to provide written confirmation.
Work Approvals
Heatpumps for MVP & PKL: Has been submitted – Expected date for response: 13 September 2024.
Concession variations
DOC to confirm: Non-notified vs Notified and expected timeframes for each. George to catch up with Cam.
Cultural Monitoring
No further updates.
Query about snow
Groomers were transporting staff who were conducting avalanche control activities.
groomers
Please let me know if there’s anything else you’d like me to add.
Next hui is scheduled for 24 September 2024. Feel free to send any agenda items my way as they come up.
Ngā mihi
Cami Nieva
Support Officer Operations
Tongariro & Central Plateau Districts
Department of Conservation | Te Papa Atawhai
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Sec 9(2)(a)
www.doc.govt.nz
From: Camila Nieva
Sent: Monday, 26 August 2024 3:02 pm
To: Cam Robertson Sec 9(2)(a)
Mitchell Black
<[email address]>; Michael Christie <[email address]>; Official
Sec 9(2)(a)
Cc: Mark Judd <[email address]>; George Taylor <[email address]>
Subject: PTL - DOC Monthly Concession Meeting Agenda for 27/08/2024
Kia ora koutou katoa,
Please find below the agenda items ahead of tomorrow’s monthly operational hui.
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Agenda Topic
Detail
12.00pm Karakia
Confirmation of Agenda and Items for General
Business
Action Items from Previous Meeting (minutes
Aircraft variation updates.
attached)
Tongariro National Park Community Procedures
Updates
Safety Plan Audit
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Monthly Plans
Work Approvals
Other business
Avalanche control outside the boundary
Public response and DOC updates
1.30pm Closing Karakia
Please let me know if you would like to add anything else.
Ngā mihi
Cami Nieva
Support Officer Operations
Tongariro & Central Plateau Districts
Department of Conservation | Te Papa Atawhai
Sec 9(2)(a)
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to the exterior of the Movenpick and Parklane buildings. Additionally, if the cameras are
to be installed on the exterior of the buildings these should be included in the Works
Approval application.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get back in touch.
Ngā mihi,
Sam Prystupa
Ranger – Community | Ao Hapori
Tongariro District | Central North Island Region
Ph: Sec 9(2)(a)
www.doc.govt.nz
From: Sec 9(2)(a)
Sent: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 12:06 PM
To: Camila Nieva <[email address]>
Cc: Mark Judd <[email address]>; Sam Prystupa <[email address]>; Sec 9(2)(a)
; Cam Robertson Sec 9(2)(a)
Subject: Re: August work plan - Works Approval needed
Kia ora Cami,
The heat pumps to be installed were part of the Movenpick and Parklane upgrades.
Therefore are part of the relevant works approval. The exterior units sit up close
and against the already Installed lift cabins.
Ngā Mihi,
Sec 9(2)(a)
Tūroa Maintenance Manager
Kaiwhakahaere tiaki o Tūroa
Sec 9(2)(a)
under the Official Information Act
pureturoa.nz / Ohakune / New Zealand
On Thu, 1 Aug 2024 at 11:29, Camila Nieva <[email address]> wrote:
Kia ora Sec 9(2)(a)
Just following up on the August Work Plan.
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Sam has identified that the heat pump installations for both the Movenpick and
Parklane will require a Works Approval if an outside unit needs to be installed.
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like on the outside of the building? Can you get in touch with Sam to submit the
necessary Works Approval?
Thanks,
Ngā mihi
Cami Nieva
Support Officer Operations
Tongariro & Central Plateau Districts
Department of Conservation | Te Papa Atawhai
Phone: Sec 9(2)(a)
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From: Camila Nieva <[email address]>
Sent: Thursday, August 1, 2024 9:41 AM
To: Sec 9(2)(a)
George Taylor <[email address]>
Cc: Mark Judd <[email address]>
Subject: RE: August work plan
Kia ora Sec 9(2)(a)
Confirming receipt, thanks for letting us know.
Ngā mihi
Cami Nieva
Support Officer Operations
Tongariro & Central Plateau Districts
Department of Conservation | Te Papa Atawhai
Sec 9(2)(a)
www.doc.govt.nz
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From: Sec 9(2)(a)
Sent: Thursday, August 1, 2024 7:41 AM
To: Camila Nieva <[email address]>; George Taylor <[email address]>
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Subject: August work plan
Good morning
The August work plan was put into the Doc PTL shared drive yesterday afternoon
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Ngā mihi,
Sec 9(2)(a)
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Health, Safety & Environment Manager
Sec 9(2)(a)
pureturoa.nz / Ohakune / New Zealand
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Areas; 12 Ski areas may be utilised for summer activities without expanding
the range of facilities provided for the principal winter use. There is provision
within the park plan for the continued use of facilities otherwise utilised in
Winter, i.e: lifts. The condition noted in the concession, schedule 3, 1, j
contradicts the provisions in the park plan.
4. 5.2.15 Summer Use; Public access to and use and enjoyment of Tongariro
National Park may be improved if some ski area facilities, such as cafeterias
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and chairlifts, operate during the summer season. The park plan also notes
policies inline with the intentions for the promotion of recreational values
noted within the Conservation Act
a. The department will promote the summer use of ski area facilities
insofar as they increase access to and enjoyment of the park by
summer users.
b. The department will protect the ecology of the ski areas by marking
suitable foot tracks.
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It is clear, the use of existing facilities and infrastructure which would ordinarily be
utilised for winter activities is permitted within the park plan provided there is not
expansion of those facilities or services - which there is not.
It does seem that there has been a clear oversight and miss alignment of the
principles of the park plan (and by extension the Conservation Act) in the preparation
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of the Pure Tūroa Concession. A technical variation to schedule 3, 1, j to permit year
round use is the least that the department should undertake to rectify this matter.
There should be no requirement for this to be a notified process, nor should this take
the
the time DoC have proposed.
We have initiated the process to engage with iwi to secure their support for this
variation. While iwi have been exceptionally busy recently, they recognize the
significant importance of this matter to the local community, especially in light of the
recent closure of the WPI Pulp Mill and Saw Mill. We anticipate their support will be
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both prompt and forthcoming.
I have included Sec 9(2)(a)'s previous request around this information which he submitted
to Anna over nine weeks ago for your reference.
Given the recent challenges faced by our region, it is absolutely PTL's intention to
utilise the existing lift infrastructure for the summer 2024/2025 period to support the
region and play our part in stimulating economic activity.
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Ngā mihi,
CAMERON ROBERTSON
Sec 9(2)(a)

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d. All of the variations will require a minimum of six months or more
(timeframes on DOC’s website specifically say from 4 months to 20.5
months). Recommendation would be to submit the applications for next
year’s operations (both winter and summer) as soon as possible.
To do from here:
Pre-application hui. The Community Team should meet with your team to do a
pre-application hui for both Winter 2025 & Summer 2025/26 variations to get
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those applications in as soon as possible. This hopefully will ensure that a
perfect application is received and ensure there are no unnecessary delays.
Ngā mihi
Mark Judd
Supervisor – Community | Ao Hapori
Tongariro District | Central North Island Region
Ph: Sec 9(2)(a)
Hours: 7am-4:30pm, Mon-Fri
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From:
Cam Robertson
To:
George Taylor
Cc:
Damian Coutts; Krysia Nowak
Subject:
Re: att
Date:
Friday, 13 September 2024 1:23:51 pm
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Hi
They said that the family had spoken to Turoa ski manager and that they had contact from
the family. This is incorrect. I have informed them and they have asked us to wait until the
consulate has contacted them
Ngā mihi,
CAMERON ROBERTSON
Sec 9(2)(a)
pureturoa.nz / Ohakune / New Zealand
On Fri, 13 Sept 2024 at 13:22, George Taylor <[email address]> wrote:
Kia ora Cam
Just to state, our media team have been in liaison with the Police media team who stated we
were good to go.
Cheers,
George
From: Cam Robertson Sec 9(2)(a)
Sent: Friday, 13 September 2024 1:19 pm
To: Damian Coutts <[email address]>
Cc: George Taylor <[email address]>; Krysia Nowak <[email address]>
under the Official Information Act
Subject: Re: att
Hi Damian
Police have asked us to wait as they have not heard from the consulate.
Ngā mihi,
CAMERON ROBERTSON
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On Sep 17, 2024, at 12:59 PM, Sec 9(2)(a)
wrote:
Thanks George
Look forward to hearing from you soon.
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Ngā mihi,
Sec 9(2)(a)
Health, Safety & Environment Manager
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On Tue, 17 Sept 2024 at 11:54, George Taylor <[email address]>
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Just to acknowledge receipt and we’ll work on get the re-authorisation in place
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Cheers,
George
From: Sec 9(2)(a)
Sent: Tuesday, 17 September 2024 10:22 am
To: George Taylor <[email address]>
Cc: Sec 9(2)(a)
; Michael Christie
<[email address]>; Jared Perry <[email address]>
Subject: Re: Heli Bombing
Morning Gents
Attached is the amended PTL Volcanic Alert Level Escalation/ De
Escalation Protocol, this version includes the protocols for avalanche
control work inside the VAL 1B 1.5km exclusion zone. This is the 1st
paragraph down from the document overview. Page 2.
The current plan is looking a first light heli bombing operation with Steve
from RTB at around 6.20am.
Jarred has passed on the GNS duty officer details to me which I will notify
shortly and set up comms and tremor watch.
Let me know what you think, It's mostly a copy and paste from your email
above George.
Ngā mihi,
Sec 9(2)(a)
Health, Safety & Environment Manager
Sec 9(2)(a)
Sec 9(2)(a)
under the Official Information Act
pureturoa.nz / Ohakune / New Zealand
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Email: [email address] | www.doc.govt.nz
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From: Sec 9(2)(a)
Sent: Monday, 16 September 2024 1:01 pm
To: George Taylor <[email address]>; Sec 9(2)(a)
; Michael Christie <[email address]>
Subject: Heli Bombing
Hey George,
With the incoming storm over the next 36hrs we are planning on Heli
bombing the upper mountain start zones (Slider, Upper Big Bowl, Joe's
and Gliding Glady's) on Wednesday morning weather permitting.
We will be flying in the 1.5km zone for a small amount of time, 5mins.
(Pilot either Andrew or Steve)
Let me know if you have any questions??
Cheers
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PURE TUROA LTD, OHAKUNE, RUAPEHU, NEW ZEALAND
Volcanic Alert Level Escalation/ De Escalation Protocol
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This document is to outline the operational processes in place during the increase or decrease in Mt Ruapehu’s Volcanic Alert Level (VAL) on Tūroa Ski Field.
The VAL is altered by GNS when volcanic unrest activity changes (intensiﬁes or lessons), these changes are communicated through Volcanic Activity Bulletins (VAB) released
by GNS.
PTL follows instructions from Doc based on the scientiﬁc information they receive from GNS.
Pure Tūroa Limited acknowledges and understands what actions we must undertake during a change in VAL to protect all personnel.
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Below are our operational changes in detail to reﬂect our response in VAL variations.
Refer to the DOC Volcanic Risk Management In Tongariro National Park Guidelines linked here:
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VAL 1 A escalating to VAL 1 B
At VAL1 B there is a 1.5km exclusion zone from the crater lake, this does not a ect the operation of Tūroa, however it does change the protocols for avalanche control work
above the HNE which requires entering the 1.5km zone. The below steps are put in place for avalanche control work thats requires the needs to enter the 1.5km exclusion zone
these times.
● Contact with the GNS duty o cer notifying them of your presence within the exclusion zone. This should include checking in and out.
● During the time spent within the exclusion zone, radio contact must be maintained with the helicopter.Information
● If the GNS duty o cer communicates any volcanic activity (usually indicated by tremors), all activity must be immediately suspended, and all personnel must move out
of the exclusion zone to a safe staging area.
Objective:
Complete helicopter deployment of avalanche control missions when required.
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Work required:
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Land helicopter at Giant Café staging area.
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Brief pilot on mission.
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Load machine – one bombardier and one spotter (as per SAANZ Snowblasting SOPs)
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Fly to start zones – deploy explosives then retreat to safe area (outside 1.5 km) to observe results
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Repeat until completed
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Working within restricted zone -
Possible
Catastrophic
Very
• Workers/pilot must be aware and familiar with Mt
Unlikely
Major
Moderate
Volcanic Risk Management StageB
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Ruapehu volcanic hazard map including Lahar paths
and any alert level / zone restrictions
- Doc VRM Stage B means an
• Workers/pilot must have a charged mobile phone and
elevated risk of volcanic activity
VHF radio with appropriate PTL channel programmed at
than normal is identiﬁed and it is
all times.
not advised to enter the 1.5 km
• Workers are included on "Active Warning System"
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zone of the Crater. A volcanic
mobile alerts.
event may have multiple hazards
• Prior to commencement of work, pilot will identify
that have the potential to result in
escape route.
damage, injury or fatality as below.
• Work carried out within a restricted zone is limited to
essential maintenance. Any non-essential work is
• Lahar
deferred to a period of lower volcanic risk.
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• steam / ash
• Helmets worn at all times working in restricted zone
• toxic fumes / gas
Time in zone is minimised.
• ﬂying debris /
CAA operational requirements take precedent at all
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Aviation risk assessment to be undertaken by pilot
prior to all missions.
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VAL 1 escalating to VAL 2, 2km & 3km (Moderate to heightened volcanic unrest)
Upon a VAL variation PTL will await instruction from Doc as the grantor of the concession.
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Once the VAL has been raised to VAL 2 stage C with a 2km hazard exclusion zone, this a ects the operations of the High Noon Express (HNE) chair lift. At this VAL the HNE chair
lift cannot be operated, the HNE will remain closed to the public. All guests and sta are to obey the 2 km exclusion zone. (Refer to map below)
If the VAL 2 stage C with a 2km exclusion zone is raised to VAL 2 stage C with 3 km exclusion, all lifts except the Parklane chair, Winter Garden Platter, Alpine Meadow Platter1
and the Sunkid carpet are not to operate, all guests and sta are to obey the 3 km exclusion zone. (Refer to map below)
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De Escalation of VAL
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De escalation of these restrictions can only occur once the VAL has been lowered by GNS.
Once VAL 1B has been reverted to VAL 1A all standard Tūroa operations can continue, this includes the steps above for avalanche control via helicopter.
Once the VAL has been lifted, altered or reduced from VAL 2 with a 2km hazard exclusion zone to VAL 1, the High Noon Express (HNE) chair lift can re-open. (Refer to map
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If the VAL 2 with 3 km exclusion is reduces to a VAL 2 with a 2 km exclusion, all lifts except the HNE can re-open; all guests and sta are to obey the 2 km exclusion zone.
(Refer to map below)
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Based on ﬁgure 1, Tūroa operations will consist of:
At 2km closure -> High Noon Express closed.
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VAL2, (2 km exclusion zone)
High Noon Express
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VAL2, (2 km exclusion zone)
Giant
Open
VAL2, (2 km exclusion zone)
Movenpick
Open
VAL2, (2 km exclusion zone)
Parklane
Open
VAL2, (2 km exclusion zone)
Giant Cafe
Open
VAL2, (2 km exclusion zone)
Snowﬂake Cafe
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At 3km closure -> High Noon Express, Giant Chair, Movenpick
Chair closed.
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Figure 1 - DOC Volcanic Risk Management Zones
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This signage was provided by Doc and distributed at key locations on the Ski Field, cafes, safe areas, bathrooms, common areas.
They are as shown below.
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Review and Audit
As per all other Terrain Hazard Control systems, these additions to the ski area safety management system will be reviewed on a regular basis to ensure they are being applied consistently
and in line with this plan and that they are ﬁt for purpose.
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Review date
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Notes/ changes
5/9/2024
Sec 9(2)(a)
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Item 7
From:
Camila Nieva
To:
Cam Robertson; Sec 9(2)(a) Sec 9(2)(a)
Mark Judd; Michael Christie; Sec 9(2)(a)
Cc:
George Taylor; Sec 9(2)(a)
Subject:
RE: PTL - DOC Monthly Concession Meeting Agenda for 24/09/2024
Date:
Wednesday, 25 September 2024 12:38:27 pm
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Kia ora koutou katoa,
Please find below the notes from yesterday’s hui:
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The relevant documents have been provided to DOC. These are:
PTL Safety System Overview.
PTL Safe Workplace Policy.
PTL Department Risk Register.
PTL Hazardous Substances List.
TELARC Updated Certificates.
DOC will confirm if any further documentation is required to comply with Concession
Document.
Heli Bombing/Avalanche Control
DOC is finalising the review of the document provided by PTL and will provide an
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updated Risk Assessment with recommendation by end of week.
Heli Bombing planned for Friday 27th/Saturday 28th weather permitting. Updated
memo to be sent by DOC before then to allow for activity under section 51A.
Work Approvals for summer
PTL - None in sight for now as still in early stages of planning.
Variations: pre-application huis
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Decision regarding process (timeframes, notifiable vs non-notifiable variations) to be
made by DOC’s Permissions team. This team will be the one to reach out to PTL with
this information.
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Pre-application hui: DOC to send invite for next week to sit down and start mapping
out what these applications will look like and see what work can be done pre-
emptively.
Other discussion points
Cultural monitoring: No further updates.
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Ngā Wai Heke parts: PTL might be interested in them. DOC to contact Sec
9(2)(a) about this.
OIA/queries from DOC to PTL timeframes are too short: request from PTL for 20
working days to provide response.
End of Season estimated date: Labour Weekend.
Operational huis to move from monthly to bi-monthly. Next date will be in November.
Please let me know if there’s anything else you’d like to add.
Ngā mihi
Cami Nieva
Support Officer Operations
Tongariro & Central Plateau Districts
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Item 8
From:
Sec 9(2)(a)
To:
George Taylor
Subject:
Re: Re-authorisation for avalanche control outside the ski area boundary
Date:
Friday, 20 September 2024 1:06:38 pm
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Hey George,
Being that we have received a lot of snow over the past week, if we get a large result on the Upper
start zones, would you like us to put a charge into the Upper Mangaehuehu Glacier???
Cheers
Sec 9(2)
(a)
On Fri, 20 Sept 2024 at 10:47, George Taylor <[email address]> wrote:
As indicated, the current approval is for 7 days so we’re good to go.
Thanks,
George
From: Sec 9(2)(a)
Sent: Friday, 20 September 2024 10:31 am
To: George Taylor <[email address]>
Cc: Cam Robertson Sec 9(2)(a)
; Sec 9(2)(a)
Subject: Re: Re-authorisation for avalanche control outside the ski area boundary
Hey crew,
Being that we couldn't gain access to heli bombing the other day due to clouds, our next window
is tomorrow morning, just confirming George we are all good to go with the same plan as the
other day??
Cheers
Sec 9(2)
(a)
On Tue, 17 Sept 2024 at 18:26, George Taylor <[email address]> wrote:
Kia ora Cam under the Official Information Act
As discussed, this authorisation for 7 days allowing further discussion with GNS, and a pilot /
trial of such avalanche control work against the approved conditions. I will stress that we’re
only allowing for heli work only in the exclusion zone. We’ll look to explore and amend, if
necessary, over the next week to cover the remainder of the season.
Cheers,
George
George Taylor | Operations Manager | Pou Matarautaki
Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai
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Whakapapa Village | State Highway 48 | Mt Ruapehu
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Nāku noa, nā
George Taylor
Operations Manager, Tongariro
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Locations of Avalanche Start Zones and Heli-bomb Placements Outside Tūroa Ski
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VAL 1 A escalating to VAL 1 B
At VAL1 B there is a 1.5km exclusion zone from the crater lake, this does not af ect the operation of Tūroa, however it does change the protocols for avalanche control work
above the HNE which requires entering the 1.5km zone. The below steps are put in place for avalanche control work that’s requires the needs to enter the 1.5km exclusion zone
these times.
● Contact with Michael Christie, Team Lead, Tongariro notifying them of your presence within the exclusion zone. This should include checking in and out, including the expected time
within the exclusion zone.
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● During the time spent within the exclusion zone, radio contact must be maintained with the helicopter.
● If the Ruapehu Eruption Detection System is activated, al activity must be immediately suspended, and al personnel must move out of the exclusion zone to a safe staging
area util the Volcanic Ranger has given al clear, this includes false positive activations
Objective:
Complete helicopter deployment of avalanche control missions when required.
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Work required:
● Land helicopter at Giant Café staging area.
● Brief pilot on mission.
the
● Load machine – one bombardier and one spotter (as per SAANZ Snow blasting SOPs)
● Fly to start zones – deploy explosives then retreat to safe area (outside 1.5 km) to observe results
● Repeat until completed
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Item 10
From:
Camila Nieva
To:
Cam Robertson
Cc:
Sec 9(2)(a) ; Michael Christie; George Taylor; Mark Judd; Sec 9(2)(a)
Subject:
Pure Tūroa Limited – Avalanche Activities outside of Tūroa Ski Area within the 1.5km exclusion zone under
risk management stage B
Date:
Friday, 27 September 2024 1:49:32 pm
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SKI AVALANCHE CONTROL OUTSIDE TŪROA SKI AREA BOUNDARIES UNDER RISK MANAGEMENT STAGE B
2024 SKI SEASON - 25092024.pdf
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Kia ora Cam,
Please find attached on behalf of George, DOC’s authorisation under section 51A of the
National Parks Act 1980 for ski avalanche control activities outside Tūroa Ski Area within
the 1.5km exclusion zone under risk management stage B.
This allows for the activities to resume from 25th September 2024 until 31st October 2024.
Please reach out if you have any questions.
Ngā mihi
Cami Nieva
Support Officer Operations
Tongariro & Central Plateau Districts
Department of Conservation | Te Papa Atawhai
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25 September 2024
Cam Robertson
Director
Pure Tūroa Limited
Sec 9(2)(a)
AVALANCHE CONTROL OUTSIDE TŪROA SKI AREA BOUNDARIES UNDER
RISK MANAGEMENT STAGE B
Tēnā koe Cam
Regarding the requirement for the use of aircraft and explosives for avalanche
control outside of the Tūroa Ski Area. The former authorisation under section 51A of
the National Parks Act granted on the 9th of August 2024 has been suspended due to
the move from Risk Management stage A to B within the current volcanic alert level
VAL1 based on DOC’s Guidelines for DOC Risk Management in Tongariro National
Park and the activity primarily being undertaken within the 1.5km exclusion zone.
Given the recent request to undertake urgent avalanche control methods outside ski
area boundary due to the recent storm, a re-authorisation of this activity was required
with a Pure Tūroa Limited submission of procedures as part of their safety plan which
mitigates the risk of this activity during the period of time under Risk Management
stage B. This information was received and accepted, and a temporary 7-day
authorisation was provided on 17th September 2024.
Heavy snow fall as a result of a new storm cycle means avalanche control work
needs to resume as an urgent priority from 25th September 2024.
Therefore, acting under delegated authority pursuant to s. 51A of the National Parks
under the Official Information Act
Act 1980, I authorise Pure Tūroa Limited to undertake avalanche forecasting and
avalanche control activities outside of the Tūroa Ski Area boundary for the period 25
September to 31 October 2024, subject to the following conditions:
a. The activities must occur in the locations shown on the plan in Appendix 1.
b. The activities must be conducted in accordance with Pure Tūroa Limited’s safety
plans.
c. Pure Tūroa Limited must notify the Department prior to undertaking the activity
in writing (email) including the methods used and locations proposed.
Notification should be sent to George Taylor, Operations Manager, Tongariro
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d. The Tongariro Team Lead must be contacted to notify them of your presence
within the exclusion zone and expected time within.
e. The activity must occur by helicopter, to minimise time in the exclusion zone.
Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai
Tongariro District Office
P.O. Box 71029, Whakapapa Village, Mount Ruapehu 3951
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f. If the Ruapehu Eruption Detection System is activated, all activity must be
immediately suspended, and all personnel must move out of the exclusion zone
to a safe staging area util the Volcanic Ranger has given all clear, this includes
false positive activations.
Nāku noa, nā
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George Taylor
Operations Manager, Tongariro
Locations of Avalanche Start Zones and Heli-bomb Placements Outside Tūroa Ski
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From:
Lynette Trewavas
To:
Sec 9(2)(a)
; Sec 9(2)(a)
; Greg Hickman
Cc:
Damian Coutts; Stacey Wrenn; Stephanie Bowman
Subject:
RE: PTL summer activities variation
Date:
Wednesday, 2 October 2024 10:03:00 am
Attachments:
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Hi Sec
9(2)(a)
Please complete the following linked forms.
Fill in the applicant information form 1a – notified or non-notified process (PDF,
196K) (opens in new window) or (Word, 372K) (opens in new window).
Fill in the concession application form 7a (other) (PDF, 55K) (opens in new
window) or (Word, 244K) (opens in new window).
Email the forms along with the relevant documents requested
to [email address].
As discussed, this should be accompanied by a fit for purpose Assessment of
Environmental Effects and letters of support/evidence of consultation with all relevant
Treaty Partners.
Kind regards
Lynette
From: Sec 9(2)(a)
Sent: Wednesday, 2 October 2024 9:39 am
To: Lynette Trewavas <[email address]>; Sec 9(2)(a)
; Greg Hickman
<Sec 9(2)(a)
>
Cc: Damian Coutts <[email address]>; Stacey Wrenn <[email address]>; Stephanie
Bowman <[email address]>
Subject: Re: PTL summer activities variation
Hi Lynette
under the Official Information Act
Thank you for the email.
Please outline the form you would like the variation application to take? Is there a
specific DoC templated form that should be completed or is this merely a letter on
letter head with supporting evidence?
Please advise as soon as posisble so we can get on with completing the relevant
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Sec 9(2)(a)
Sec 9(2)(a)
From: Lynette Trewavas <[email address]>
Sent: Wednesday, 2 October 2024 9:01 am
To: Sec 9(2)(a)
>; Greg Hickman Sec 9(2)(a)
Cc: Sec 9(2)(a)
Damian Coutts
<[email address]>; Stacey Wrenn <[email address]>; Stephanie Bowman
<[email address]>
Subject: PTL summer activities variation
Hi Cam and Greg
Please find a letter outlining the process required to include summer activities into your
concession.
We discussed this process further with Sec
9(2)(a) at yesterday’s hui. He indicated you should be
able to submit an application in the near future.
We apologise for the delay in getting this response to you.
If you have any queries, please let me know.
Kind regards
Lynette
Lynette Trewavas
Senior Permissions Advisor
Department of Conservation I Te Papa Atawhai
under the Official Information Act
Phone: Sec 9(2)(a)
Kirikiriroa/Hamilton Office
Level 4, Rostrevor Street, Hamilton
T: +64 7 858 1000
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File: 109883-SKI
1 October 2024
Cameron Robertson and Greg Hickman
Pure Turoa Limited
17 Goldfinch Street
Ohakune 4625
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Dear Cam and Greg
Summer use of ski field pre application variation advice
Thank you for the email from Sec 9(2)(a)
on 10 July 2024 and from Cam on 11
September 2024 regarding the appropriate process to be able to use lifts all year
round.
The District Office initially responded to this query on 15 July 2024 and advised we
would consider this amongst other variations which we are currently in contact with
you about. However, we confirmed summer use would likely need an Environmental
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Impact Assessment. Since this time, the Department has worked to understand the
different variations you are proposing and the appropriate process for each of these.
We can now confirm that a variation to use the lifts all year round will require a full
variation application, as it is not minor and technical in nature and will be likely to
materially increase adverse effects. This application will follow the non-notified
concession application process.
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We understand that you would like to be able to undertake this activity for the
upcoming summer season. For this to be possible, the following is required:
• PTL will need to undertake iwi consultation with all relevant iwi/hapū and get
the
written feedback on this activity. The iwi and hapū entities you should contact
are: Ngāti Rangi, Ngāti Hāua, Te Korowai o Wainuiārua, Patutokotoko and
Ngā Tangata Tiaki. Please contact Cami Nieva, [email address] if you
would like any information about the appropriate contact details for any of
these entities.
• The application will also need to include an Environmental Impact
Assessment to explain how any adverse effects of the activity will be
under
mitigated. This may be undertaken either by yourselves or contracted to a
third party.
Without the above documentation, it will be unlikely that this variation will be able to
be completed before the start of the summer season.
We apologise for not confirming the appropriate process and requirements until now.
Yours sincerely
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Stef Bowman
Permissions Regulatory Delivery Manager
DOC-7765072

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