Kingsley Timpson
Email: [email address]
Department of Conservation
Direct Tel: +64 (0)3 440 0179
Private Bag 4715
Direct Fax: +64 (0)3 448 9099
Christchurch Mail Centre
CHRISTCHURCH 8140
Our Ref: Pc060 Mt White
10 March 2016
Dear Kingsley
APPLICATION TO SPRAY, CLEAR, CULTIVATE & TOPDRESS –MT WHITE (Pc060) REQUEST FOR
COMMISSIONER OF CROWN LAND'S CONSENT We advise that we act as agent for the Commissioner of Crown Lands with respect to the above
matter.
A request has been received from Alastair Ensor (Farm Advisor) requesting the Commissioner’s
consent to spray, clear, cultivate and topdress on the Mt White pastoral lease. The Commissioner is
required to consider each request and determine a response to the request.
The Commissioner’s action in considering each application is a discretionary action subject to the
provisions of Section 18 of the Crown Pastoral Land Act 1998 (CPLA 1998).
In terms of Section 18 (1) the Commissioner is required to consult with you before taking any action
described in Section 18 (3).
In taking the action the Commissioner, to comply with Section 18 (2) CPLA 1998, is required to take
into account the following:
(a)
The desirability of protecting the inherent values of the land concerned
(other than attributes
and characteristics of a recreational value only), and in particular the inherent values of
indigenous plants and animals, and natural ecosystems and landscapes; and
(b)
The desirability of making it easier to use the land concerned for farming purposes. The
Commissioner of Crown Lands is also required to take into account the views expressed by any
person or body who is consulted.
Rural Value
41-43 Tarbert Street,
PO Box 27 Alexandra 9340 New Zealand
Tel: +64 (0)3 440 0168
Fax: +64 (0)3 448 9099
qvqroup.qv.co.nz
The Commissioner has delegated us to act on his behalf to initiate certain elements of the consultation
process.
We advise that we wish to consult with you relating to these matters.
Enclosed please find copies of all relevant information relating to the request.
We wish to meet with you or receive from you your views and thoughts relating to the Commissioner’s
action. In particular we wish to identify any inherent values on the property concerned as set out in
Section 18 (2) (a) and the likely effect of the activities applied for on such inherent values. You may
wish to comment on any other matters you think appropriate.
If you wish to inspect the area concerned, please contact Ray Ward-Smith on 0274 320 332 or email
[email address] and he will convey the request to the lessee.
Would you please provide your views and advice to me as soon as possible and within the agreed 20
working days timeframe. Upon receipt of your advice, we will convey such advice to the Commissioner
of Crown Lands for his consideration.
We thank you for your assistance.
Yours faithfully
RURAL VALUE
Ken Taylor
Principal Consultant
Encl:
Copy of application
Copy to:
Jeremy Severinsen
Department of Conservation
Private Bag 4715
Christchurch Mail Centre
CHRISTCHURCH 8140
