Vehicle Access to Land
While vehicle access is not included in the terms of reference, a number of submitters comment on the difficulties found by motorists, cyclists and off-road vehicles accessing public land, and signal that the investigation should extend beyond pedestrian access. Submitters feel that the need for the inclusion of vehicles is due to a decline in access opportunities.
This decline is a result of:
- landowner prejudice against vehicle use;
- the threat of excess amounts of vehicles because of uncontrolled access;
- unlicensed vehicles making it difficult for landowners to accurately identify visitors on their land;
- vandalism through vehicle use;
- a charge for vehicle access at certain times; and
- prohibition of vehicle access in sensitive areas.
There is potential for mountain biking on or through private property with an off-road code designed to encourage responsible riding.
Contact for Enquiries
Mark Neeson
Manager, Land and Water Policy
Pastoral House
25 The Terrace
PO Box 2526, Wellington
Phone: +64 894 0703
Fax: +64 4 894 0745
