In this part—
prescribed activity, for a resource authority—
(a) means an authorised activity for the resource authority that is carried out—
(i) on the surface of land; or
(ii) below the surface of land in a way that is likely to cause an impact on the surface of the land, including, for example, subsidence of the land; and
(b) does not include—
(i) the installation of an underground pipeline or cable if the installation, including the placing of backfill, is completed within 30 days; or
(ii) the operation, maintenance or decommissioning of an underground pipeline or cable; or
(iii) an activity that may be carried out on land by a member of the public without requiring specific approval of an entity; or
Example—
travelling on a public road in the area of a resource authority
(iv) crossing land in order to enter the area of the resource authority if the only entry to the area is through the land and—
(A) each owner and occupier of the land has agreed in writing to the resource authority holder crossing the land; or
(B) if an owner or occupier of the land has refused to agree to the resource authority holder crossing the land—the refusal is unreasonable having regard to the matters mentioned in section 49(2) and (3); or
(v) an activity prescribed by regulation.
prescribed distance means a distance prescribed by regulation.
relevant owner or occupier, for restricted land for a resource authority, see section 69.
restricted land, for a resource authority, see section 68.