A wastewater overflow has entered Lake Whakatipu along part of the Frankton Arm near Goldfield Heights. The issue was resolved within five minutes of the overflow occurring, but warning signage has been erected on the lakefront in the affected area. Water quality testing is underway and signage will be removed once clear results are returned.

Shotover River Concession Area Permit

This permit is for access to Shotover River between Tuckers Beach and Oxenbridge Tunnel, solely for the purpose of recreational activities. 

    1. The Permit Holder will make good at their own expense any damage caused by them to any property of the Council or its delegated representative in the course of this access.

    2. The Permit Holder indemnifies the Council or its delegated representative from all loss harm or damage however sustained which arises from their access and against any action, claim, injury, damage or loss whatsoever arising in the course of access pursuant to this permit provided that the permit holder shall not indemnify the Council or its delegated representative in respect of any loss harm or damage sustained as a result of any negligence on the part of the Council or its delegated representative.

    3. The access shall be at the Permit Holder’s risk.

    4. The Permit Holder completed the pre-requisite safety briefing on the day of.

    5. The Permit Holder shall comply with the safety briefing procedures and any instruction given to them by any agent of the Council or its delegated representative.

    6. A breach of these conditions or any applicable rule or law may result in this permit being revoked and the Permit Holder prosecuted. Any future permits applied for by parties with a history of non-compliance may be rejected.

    7. The Council or its delegated representative will not interfere with or prevent the full use or enjoyment of the access granted by this permit.

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