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What are the requirements necessary for a commercial canyoning business?…
What are the requirements necessary for a commercial canyoning business?
Legal
Adventure Activity approvals must be gained by passing strict audit criteria
Employment law must be followed when employing staff
Health and Safety regulations must be approved as part of both a resource consent and DOC concession
Queenstown Lakes District Council bylaws must be followed
DOC concessions must be approved
NZ Transport Agency regulations for operating passenger services to bring people to and from the location.
Resource Consents must be obtained
These Legal regulations are required in order to assure the business is approved and safe or the businesses benefit as well as the customers,
Environmental
Physically the right setting
Travelling distance and Accessability
Enough rain to sustain a canyonable river
Safety
Robust health and safety plan
Safety of the environment in the 12 mile river when canyoning
Health and safety regulations must be approved
Regular gear checks
These safety requirements are extremely necessary as they assure clients as well as guides with security. Without these regulations, the consequences faced could be significant.
Economical
Marketing and advertising
Equipment including wet suits, life jackets, helmets, safety equipment etc
Vehicles and fuel required
Shop fit out and rent
Recruiting, training and wages of the staff
Annual rent to operate on DOC land
Having these economic requirements restricts the business from