Ruatihi o Paeroa Scenic Reserve
Ruatihi o Paeroa Scenic Reserve is located on the Paeroa Range near Reporoa. The reserve covers approximately 84 hectares and is located in two distinct blocks of land. The Reserve covers the two main peaks of the Paeroa Range and is primarily located within the boundaries of Te Kopia Scenic Reserve which is managed by the Department of Conservation.
Authorisations at Ruatihi o Paeroa Scenic Reserve
If your enquiry is regarding an authorisation for undertaking activities at Ruatihi o Paeroa Scenic Reserve then please read the following before contacting the Runanga.
Please note the following are not permitted at Ruatihi o Paeroa Scenic Reserve
No fire or pyrotechnics of any sort
No animals to be bought on to site
No removal of any materials from site (including any damage to vegetation or other)
No drone use unless approved via the authorisation process
Restrictions on Activities
Fees will be charged for both the application process and for you to conduct your activity within the Reserve.
Fees for applications usually range from $240-$480 + GST depending on the nature and complexity of your authorisation and activity
Fees for conducting your activity range from $500-$10,000 + GST per day depending on the nature of your activity and whether it is for commercial, research or personal purposes.
Fees
To undertake any activity at Ruatihi o Paeroa Scenic Reserve the following insurance cover (at a minimum) is required:
$5,000,000 public liability cover
Proof of your insurance cover must be provided, or you will not be permitted to undertake your activity within the Reserve. Please note that more cover may be required depending on your activity and this is at the discretion of the Runanga. This information will be provided to you if your application is accepted.
You will also be required to undertake the following:
Complete a preapplication email (see below link for the relevant pre-approval questions) and provide this information to us so we can ensure we can accommodate your activity, and it is consistent with Reserve values
Enter into an authorisation agreement with the Runanga for your activity which outlines the requirements and what you are authorised to do at the site
Provide details of your health and safety procedures for your activity
Pay relevant application and activity fees
NOTE: The minimum timeframe for processing after an application has been approved in principle is 20 working days.
Requirements
If you wish to proceed with your enquiry about your project please download the pre-approval list of questions for filming and photography or download the pre-approval list of questions for all other activities.
Once completed please email this information to lakmini@tahu-whaoa.com
Once we receive the required pre-approval information we will respond to your request within 10 working days to indicate if we approve (in principle) your request. From this approval, the minimum timeframe for processing and completing the required authorisation and documentation is 20 working days.
Timeframes
Ruatihi o Paeroa Scenic Reserve Management Plan
The Reserves Act 1977 governs how this land is managed and administered and also outlines the primary purpose of the Reserve. The purpose is:
Protecting and preserving in perpetuity for their intrinsic worth and for the benefit , enjoyment and use by the public, suitable areas possessing such qualities of scenic interest, beauty or natural features or landscape that their protection and preservation are desirable in the public interest.
The Runanga as the land owner and administering body is responsible for ensuring this primary purpose is achieved.
The Reserves Act 1977 also requires the development of a Reserve Management Plan for Ruatihi o Paeroa. This plan will assist in the protection and management of the Reserve to meet it’s primary purpose.
The Reserve Management plan for Ruatihi o Paeroa Scenic Reserve is currently under development by the Runanga. The process for development of this plan requires public consultation on the draft document. Updates on timing for notification of the draft will be provided on this website.