Minerals - Consent to change operator or transfer interests [APP-04]
Apply for consent to change operator or transfer interests.
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Consent to change operator or transfer interests |
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You need to apply for Ministerial consent to the transfer of participating interest in the permit if the percentage holdings of the permit are changing, such as where a permit participant is being added or removed from the permit. The application must be accompanied by an executed copy of the agreement that contains the transfer of the permit. We have created an example of a sale and purchase agreement that you can use as a reference. Sale and purchase agreement template [DOCX 32KB] Applications must be made within three months of the date of the agreement, otherwise a new agreement will need to be signed. Every permit must have a permit operator. The operator is the permit participant who is responsible for the day to day management of activities under the permit. If you are applying for Ministerial consent to a change of operator, and the new operator is not currently a permit participant, you will also need to apply for consent to a transfer of interest. The APP-04 form may be used to provide the details for transfers of interest and/or change of operators that affect either a single permit or multiple permits. Please note, however, that a fee is payable for each transfer of a participating interest in a permit and for each change of operator on a permit. |
$2,530.00 |
How to apply
You need to provide a completed application form and supporting information.
Fill out your application form online or email it to us
Apply online using the online permitting system. To do this, you will need authority to view the permit information online. You will already have this is you are a current permit participant or a permit administrator.
Or, complete a change of operator and/or transfer of interests application form (App-04) and email it to us at nzpam@mbie.govt.nz.
Download Application form APP-04 [PDF 465KB]
Note: if there is more than one proposed permit participant, APP-04 must be accompanied by:
- a copy or copies of APP-09 Additional permit participant information application form [PDF 353KB] relating to each additional proposed permit participant.
- a copy or copies of APP-10 Application authority form [PDF 374KB] for each proposed permit participant that is not you as an individual.
1 NZP&M does not accept manual credit card payments on applications.
Compile any supporting documents
You need to provide supporting information with your permit application. Your application may be delayed or rejected if you don’t provide all the information needed to support your application.
We have created a supporting information template to help you. The notes under each heading give guidance, tips and reminders of what you need to provide.
We suggest you complete the template and attach it to your online application or email it to us alongside your application form to nzpam@mbie.govt.nz.
Transfer of interest and change of operator supporting information template [DOCX 547KB]