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May 21, 2020
DOC has welcomed the initiative from Friends of 42 Traverse to carry out vegetation cutback over the weekend of 13-14 June this year. Read more
May 21, 2020
See this excellent short video from the Walking Access Commission giving a very clear description of unformed legal roads, and the rights of access along them. Read more
May 15, 2020
Some of the Covid-19 Level 2 Rules set by the government apply to 4wd activities too. Read more
Apr 02, 2020
These are the notes from Judge Dwyer's ruling in In December 2019. Read more
Mar 27, 2020
Message from Neville Dunton, President of NZFWDA Read more
Mar 17, 2020
The Manukau 4WD Club said it took two trucks, along with some manpower, to rescue the waterlogged vehicle. Read more
Feb 23, 2020
The welders were working overtime in the pits at the Wanganui HireMaster 4x4 National Trial, held down in the valley on a testing Glencairn Rd course in Turakina on Saturday. Read more
Feb 12, 2020
The conference and annual meeting for 2020 will be held on Saturday 16 May in Auckland Read more
Dec 13, 2019
Damage to the environment during the 2018 Deadwood Safari has resulted in the Valley 4wd Club and the NZFWDA being convicted of offences under the Resource Management Act, with significant fines. The Judge wants to get the message across that all 4wd clubs and members must pay attention to potential impacts on the environment. Read more
Dec 07, 2019
DoC has now agreed Maratoto can be opened for four wheeling for the summer Read more
Dec 02, 2019
The NZ Standard for self contained vehicles is available now as a free download. This Standard specifies the requirements for water supply, sanitary plumbing and drainage installation and solid waste containment in motor caravans and caravans for the purpose of obtaining a self containment certificate. Read more
Nov 21, 2019
DOC are now taking nominations for conservation board appointments in 2020. Read more
Oct 03, 2019
It's taken a while but DoC gave permission to trim the 42 Traverse before the 1st of December opening date for 4x4's. However there has been insufficient volunteer interest so has been cancelled for this year. Read more
Oct 02, 2019
“The closure of Worsleys Rd was undertaken through the use of a temporary traffic management plan. This closure was notified by pre-warning signage on-site, as is required for temporary closures. As this is not a permanent closure, consultation as per road stopping process was not needed.” Read more
Sep 26, 2019
LVVTA have been made aware that 2004-2015 year Toyota Hilux front upper suspension arms are failing when being fitted with extended ball joints. Read more
Sep 26, 2019
The review recommends retaining the Act, with changes made to it. It found resounding support for the ongoing necessity of the Act and of the New Zealand Walking Access Commission (the Commission), which it establishes. Read more
Sep 23, 2019
On a low tide on Sunday morning 22 Sept, Muriwai Beach got a spring clean Read more
Sep 23, 2019
Karioitahi Beach, in south Auckland's Waiuku, is littered with abandoned car bodies and locals have had enough.
On Sunday morning, members of the Manukau 4WD Club took part in a clean-up to remove the vehicles from the beach. Read more
Aug 30, 2019
Low Volume Vehicle Standard 35-00(02) (Braking Systems) submissions open until 1st November 2019 Read more
New Zealand Four Wheel Drive Association Inc.