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At risk shorebirds threatened by vehicles

Jan 30, 2024 People driving vehicles through the clearly marked and signposted breeding area of t?turiwhatu/Northern New Zealand dotterel at Thornton Beach in the Eastern Bay of Plenty are damaging the species, says Department of Conservation. Read more

DOC Urges 4WD Users to Avoid Riverbeds in Bird Nesting Season

Nov 28, 2023 From early September to the end of January, threatened native birds like ngutu pare/wrybill, t?turiwhatu/banded dotterel, and tar?puka/black-billed gull breed in the dynamic South Island braided rivers like the Ashley River/Rakahuri. Read more

Amputees enjoy a back country adventure

Apr 06, 2023 “Basically what we are doing is saying we have a way now, using four-wheel drive clubs to get mobility-hindered people into the DoC estate for purposes of New Zealanders seeing New Zealand.” Read more

Another DOC article onshore birds

Feb 28, 2024 Beach birds and vehicles don’t mix Read more

Ripiro Beach and vehicle use

Oct 12, 2023 Kaipara District Council have guidelines for driving on the beach Read more

Waipuna Hospice gets financial boost from BOP Four Wheel Drivers

Aug 02, 2023 Waipuna Hospice has benefited to the tune of $15,000 from three muddy motorsport events. Read more

Vehicles no longer allowed on most of Marlborough’s east coast as iwi files High Court review

Jul 05, 2023 The East Coast Vehicle Bylaw, which restricts vehicle access on the coast, came into effect on July 1, 2023 Read more


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