New Zealand Legislation: Regulations

21 Application to extend duration of exploration permit (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 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 statement of the duration of the extension sought; and

  • (d) a map of the existing permit area showing the boundaries of the area of land within it to which the extension of duration relates; and

  • (e) a statement of the proposed work programme, including—

    • (i) its objectives; and

    • (ii) a discussion of any options proposed for surrender of the permit and when they may be exercised.

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

  (3) For the purposes of subclause (1)(d), the boundaries of the area of land to which the extension relates 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.

  (4) This regulation does not apply to an application to extend the duration of an exploration permit for the purpose of appraising a discovery.