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
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
Jul 07, 2021
The Far North District Council is surveying beach users about vehicle use on beaches 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
Apr 02, 2020
These are the notes from Judge Dwyer's ruling in In December 2019. Read more
Dec 07, 2019
DoC has now agreed Maratoto can be opened for four wheeling for the summer 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
New Zealand Four Wheel Drive Association Inc.