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Published Aug 8, 2018, 11:44 AM
The law enables farmers to grant access to recreational visitors, as they have done for generations. They are still obliged to warn visitors of risks that they wouldn’t normally expect on a farm.
Published Aug 8, 2018, 11:51 AM
If a landholder is charging a fee for access, an activity that might have been purely recreational (e.g. access to a fishing spot) becomes a workplace activity.
Published Aug 31, 2018, 12:04 PM
Most landholders are happy to oblige yet sometimes they can be concerned about people requesting access for recreational purposes, especially when they are carrying firearms.
Published Sep 3, 2018, 11:51 AM
Landowners have a duty to warn authorised visitors of significant, work-related, out-of-the-ordinary hazards. The landowner is not liable for any injuries.
Published Sep 5, 2018, 1:12 PM
The New Zealand Walking Access Commission can help facilitate resolutions when there is a dispute between two or more parties over access to the outdoors.
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.
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.
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.
Published May 13, 2020, 1:31 PM
What does COVID-19 mean for the NZ Walking Access Commission, and for public access to the outdoors? We share advice from a range of experts.