department of conservation concessions op 09
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Department of Conservation (DOC)
Concessions for Tour Operators
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Hillary Jenkins, Otago Polytechnic 2008
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Who is DOC?
• The government department who look after New Zealand’s historic heritage
• National Parks
• Conservation areas and reserves
• Protected marine areas
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• A license issued by DOC for the commercial use of public conservation land for a specified period (renewable every 5 years)
• for recreational and non recreational use
e.g. glacier hiking, mountain guiding, tramping, animal grazing, scenic flight landings, fishing, hunting, ski areas
What is a Concession?
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Guided Glacier Walks
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Milford Cruises
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Ski Areas
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Grazing animals on DOC land
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If you are an operator who holds a concession, you are known as a
‘concessionaire’
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Being a concessionaire means you have:
• Legal right to carry out a commercial activity on DOC land
• A good relationship between yourself and DOC
• Security for the future of your business provided the conditions of the concession are met
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Why have a concession system?
• To manage commercial activity on DOC land
• To ensure activities are compatible with caring for New Zealand’s heritage
• To monitor & limit negative impacts on the environment
• So, operators offer a safe, sound, educational & enjoyable experience
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Conditions of a concession…
• Must pay annual fee based on use (either a % of turn over or per person basis)
• Must adhere to strict environmental conditions
• Should get involved in conservation projects
• Must have an independently audited safety plan
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Why a Safety Plan?
• DOC is obliged to provide a safe environment for visitors & concessionaires who use DOC land
• Concessionaires have similar obligations to their guests
• The environment comes with hazards
• Brings value to your business
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Having a DOC concession means you are:
Contributing to a
• Clean
• Green
• SAFE
New Zealand Tourism Industry
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Guides safely guiding guests across a river
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Mueller Hut Aoraki NP
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See www.doc.govt.nz
Search: Concessionaire Safety Plans for more information
Photos by Nicky Snoyink