Unformed Legal Roads
Published Feb 20, 2018, 9:32 PM
People are often unsure about the legal status of unformed legal roads, colloquially known as paper roads.
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Walkways
Published Sep 5, 2018, 1:36 PM
New Zealand offers an abundance of walking tracks providing opportunities for access to the great outdoors. These tracks fall into many categories.
Mycoplasma Bovis - information for farmers
Published Sep 19, 2018, 1:54 PM
If you have recreationalists on your farm, such as trampers, cyclists or horse trekkers you need them to be aware of Mycoplasma bovis.
Mycoplasma Bovis - information for people crossing farms
Published Oct 26, 2018, 8:19 AM
If you're crossing a farm you need to be aware of Mycoplasma Bovis. It does not pose any risk to you, but you can take some simple steps to stop it spreading.
What a wellbeing framework means for access to the outdoors
Published Jun 7, 2019, 10:06 AM
Treasury’s Living Standards Framework means a new way of talking about the value of tracks and trails. Tracks contribute to wellbeing in a multitude of ways.