A number of valuable changes to the bill were made by the committee. The bill now provides more appropriate recognition of the Crown's obligations to its Treaty partners and mana whenua interests. Some important provisions were added by the select committee to make operating under a high-country lease more practical. Two examples are broader provision for commercial recreation permits and clarifying what can be done in emergency situations. In addition, the Commissioner of Crown Lands can consider the economic benefits associated with a proposed pastoral activity in cases where the financial viability of the pastoral farming enterprise is at risk.