New Zealand Legislation: Regulations

26 Application to extend duration of exploration permit for area of unbroken land (unless for purpose of discovery appraisal)

• (1) An application to the Minister under section 37(1) of the Act to extend the duration of an exploration permit for an area of unbroken land must be—

  • (a) signed by the permit holder; and

  • (b) in a form acceptable to the Secretary.

  (2) The application must be accompanied by—

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

  • (b) the information described in Part 7 of Schedule 3.

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

  (4) This regulation does not apply to an application under section 37(2) of the Act to extend the duration of an exploration permit for an area of unbroken land for the purpose of appraising a discovery.