Land closed for new applications May 2, 2017 13:41:18 GMT 12 Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by homesouth on May 2, 2017 13:41:18 GMT 12 Take what you want from this but page 49 on may explain why the govt has removed large areas of Otago, Southland and Marlborough from no new applications for permits by the minister.mistymountain.info/sites/default/files/users/Dan/pdf/Murder%20at%20Pike%20River%20Mine.pdf