Permits

Online permitting system

Our online permitting system lets people apply for, manage, and make changes to permits online. Members of the public can also use it to find information about granted permits and permit applications.

Manage your permits online Public search

Minerals permits

Types of permits Gold fossicking Apply for a new minerals permit Apply to change a minerals permit Land available for applications Guidelines Minerals Permit Webmaps Fees, Royalties and ERLs Complying with your mineral permit Mapping guidance for minerals permit applications

Petroleum permits

Types of permits Open market competitive process Block Offer permit tender process Apply for permits and manage current permits Petroleum Permit Webmaps Fees, Royalties and ERLs Complying with your petroleum permit

Engaging with Māori

Permit holder engagement with Māori Guidance on iwi engagement reports Iwi engagement review meetings

Permit contacts

Each permit has a number of contacts attached to it to enable the permit to be managed by different people in an organisation, individual or company.

Timeframes for applications enabled by the Crown Minerals Amendment Act 2025

An improved permitting system means a better experience and more certainty for potential and current permit holders in planning and delivering their work programmes.