Wairakei

The Ministry of Tourism manages the tourism and recreation concessions at Wairakei and advises the Minister of Tourism and the Commissioner of Crown Lands on tourism issues.

Any enquiry about an occupancy agreement, including rent payments or change of use should be directed in the first instance to the Ministry of Tourism.

Any enquiry about recreation group use should also be directed to the Ministry of Tourism. The southern Wairakei Forest remains available for recreational use but there is no automatic right of access.

Commissioner of Crown Lands

The Commissioner of Crown Lands has the statutory responsibility under the Land Act 1948 for issuing any lease, licence or recreation permit to occupy and use the land. This includes setting rent and fees, renewals and any legal action when a concessionaire has breached the terms of their occupancy. The Ministry of Tourism assists the Commissioner in this process.

If you are a concessionaire and wish to apply for a renewal of a lease, licence or permit, an application should be made to the Commissioner. The Commissioner may seek additional information when considering the application.

New Tourism Developments -Joint Wairakei Tourism Development Committee

The Government and Taupo District Council have agreed to form a joint committee to evaluate and advise on new tourism developments in the central tourism area at Wairakei.

As from 1 April 2006 all new proposals for tourism developments in this central area will be considered by the Joint Committee.

Following the appointment by the Council of its representatives, the Joint Committee will convene.

Public notices inviting development proposals together with evaluation criteria and other information will be issued once the Joint Committee has met. This is expected to occur by 30 June 2006.

Wairakei Forest

The Wairakei Forest is managed by the Crown Forestry Group of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and includes responsibility for harvesting, tracks, fences and weed control.

If logging or other hazardous operations are planned in the Forest, a public notice will be placed in the Taupo Times and Weekender. Some areas will be temporarily closed to access during such operations to ensure public safety. Crown Forestry Group is responsible for discussing arrangements with any affected concessionaire in advance of an operation and in accordance with the terms of the concession’s recreational permit.

If there is problem with track maintenance or safety or harvesting you should contact:

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