Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 16 December 2024
Deputy Director-General Policy and Regulatory Services Ruth Isaac says that the feedback received through the public notification period will be considered as part of the application process.
“WHL has applied for a 10-year lease which will allow them to take over RAL operations at Whakapapa ski field as well as six buildings in Whakapapa village and a water pipeline easement.
“DOC is committed to running a robust and transparent concession process when it receives an application to use Public Conservation Land for commercial purposes.
“We will continue to consult with iwi throughout this process, including seeking to understand how we can protect their values and interests through the concessions.
“It has been a long road to get to this stage and we would like to thank everyone for their patience as we continue to work through this process,” says Ruth Isaac.
The public submission period will begin Monday 16 December and will end 7 February 2025.
WHL’s application is available on the DOC website for the public to review and fill in the submission form.
Application for a concession by Whakapapa Holdings 2024 Limited
If submitters wish to be heard in person, DOC will hold a public hearing in February 2025.
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