New Zealand Legislation: Regulations

20 Application to extend area to which permit relates

• (1) An application to the Minister under section 36(1) of the Act to extend the area of land to which an existing permit relates must be signed by the permit holder and accompanied by—

  • (a) the prescribed fee or evidence of it having been paid; and

  • (b) the reference number of the permit concerned; and

  • (c) a map showing the boundaries of the area of land for which the extension is sought in relation to the existing permit area; and

  • (d) a statement of the reasons why, in the permit holder's opinion, the Minister should extend the area to which the permit relates that includes a discussion of any proposed amendments to the current work programme for the permit.

  (2) The application and accompanying material must be lodged with the Secretary.

  (3) For the purposes of subclause (1)(c), the boundaries of the area of land for which the extension is sought must be located and defined on the map by—

  • (a) lines of latitude or longitude, if practicable to do so; or

  • (b) straight line edges between turning points, in any other case.