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DOC renew NZFWDA Maratoto management agreement

Nov 16, 2022 New rules around Kauri Die Back are included in the agreement. Read more

The Self-Contained Motor Vehicles Legislation Bill has now been introduced to Parliament

Aug 26, 2022 Further information about the policy changes, timeframes and documents relating to the policy changes can be found on the MBIE website: Read more

Access to Kaimanawa Forest closure updated

Aug 04, 2022 Herenga a Nuku has recently received enquiries about public access from the Desert Road to Kaimanawa State Forest Park. Historically access for recreation has used formed roadways like Waipakihi and Rangipo Intake. Read more

Conservation management planning and concessions legislation

Jun 20, 2022 Conservation management planning is a catch-all term for the statutory documents, like conservation management strategies and national park management plans, that guide DOC’s work on public conservation lands and waters. Read more

DOC asking for submissions on the disposal of Stewardship lands

May 30, 2022 Stewardship land that may have recreation vales Read more

Local Authority consultations

Oct 25, 2021 Over the course of a year there are many opportunities to comment on various Local Authority proposals relating to 4WD recreation. Read more

Auckland Council Regional Parks Management Plan timeline

Jul 17, 2021 A draft Regional Parks Management Plan will go to the Parks, Arts, Culture and Events Committee for approval in November of this year. Read more

Council rules out complete beach ban in Otago

Sep 17, 2022 The Clutha District Council has stopped short of completely banning vehicles from beaches. Read more

Hauraki District Council back off...

Aug 08, 2022 The NZFWDA submitted against the Council proposals Read more

Short YouTube video messages

Jun 16, 2022 The NZFWDA have been creating a series of videos around behaviour Read more

Another section of coastline under new management

Dec 27, 2021 The High Court has further clarified what can be expected from the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act it its latest finding regarding the northern coast of Hawke’s Bay. Read more

Marlborough District Council- Proposed East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw

Jul 25, 2021 The public is encouraged to participate in the bylaw process and make a submission from 15 July 2021 to 8 September 2021 (5.00 pm close). Online submission forms can be found by using the link below from 15 July. Read more

Far North Beaches and vehicle access

Jul 07, 2021 The Far North District Council is surveying beach users about vehicle use on beaches Read more


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