Intent to grant lease and license to occupy Kurow Historic Reserve

Published on 22 January 2026

Notice of intention to grant lease and licence to occupy over part of Kurow Historic Reserve

21 January 2026

The process to reclassify Kurow Recreation Reserve has been completed. Our thanks to the sixteen submitters; all submissions supported the reclassification.

Notice of intention to grant lease and licence to occupy

Pursuant to section 58A (1) of the Reserves Act 1977

Pursuant to section 58A (1) of the Reserves Act 1977, Waitaki District Council proposes to grant a ground lease and a licence to occupy to the South Star School Charitable Trust over part of the Kurow Historic Reserve, located at 10 Ranfurly Street, Kurow.

The proposed ground lease will enable the Trust to restore the former Kurow School building and to operate an arts school from the reserve.

The proposed ground lease will be for a maximum term of 33 years and will cover an area of approximately 205 m² (shown in blue).  The proposed licence to occupy will be for a term of 10 years and will cover an area of approximately 1,200 m² (shown in yellow). The licence will allow the Trust to establish gardens that are consistent with the Trust’s purpose and classification of the reserve.

Both the proposed lease and licence relate to land legally described as Part Lot 2 Deposited Plan 7534.

Further information about the South Star School Charitable Trust and its restoration project for the former Kurow School building can be found at:
Our Why | South Star School 

Any person wishing to make a submission or objection to this proposal may do so in writing, addressed to:

Proposal to Grant Lease and Licence to Occupy – South Star School Trust
Waitaki District Council
Private Bag 50058
Ōamaru 9444

or by email to:

property@waitaki.govt.nz

Submissions must be received no later than 5.00 pm on Monday, 23 February 2026.