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4x4 National Trials 2010/11 schedule
the season calendar for 2010- 2011 can be found on the NZFWDA forum...
Walking Access Commission 'Outdoor Access Code'
Farmers fear trouble over access plans
Farmers fear trouble over access plans
By Neal Wallace
Created 14/06/2010 - 05:01
Farmers are not convinced the Government's latest public walking access proposals will be as trouble-free as officials portray.
A presentation by Walking Access Commission chief executive Mark Neeson at last Friday's Federated Farmers high country committee annual conference at Mt Cook left many farmers aghast.
High Country Accord chairman Jonathan Wallis represented the view of many at the meeting when he said the commission was essentially going to go ahead with its access plans, leaving someone else to address problems as they arose. "You [the Government] are going to create an issue but not address it, because that is up to district and regional councils," the Wanaka farmer said.
Of most concern to farmers was the commission's public promotion of an estimated 56,000km of paper roads - legally designated but unformed - which, because they have never been used or not used for decades, have merged into the landscape.
In some cases, fences and buildings have been constructed over them. Because the public had right of access to paper roads, the commission would publicise where those roads were.
Asked how disputed access to paper roads would be resolved, Mr Neeson said that was up to local councils which had legal jurisdiction.
Mr Neeson said his department had been working with Federated Farmers on the project. He denied he was being irresponsible, saying the commission was launching a code of conduct later this month on how the public was expected to behave on private land.
"We don't emphasis people's rights as much as we do their responsibilities," he said. It was a project that would evolve.
The imminent release of information on where the public can walk comes after seven years of debate.
Mr Neeson said the aim was to create access for walkers based on trust, independence and being responsible. Most of the information was already available and the commission was simply collating it and releasing it to the public.
Access over private land would only be with the permission of the landowner, he said.
By the end of the year, the commission hoped to have maps of approved walking tracks and paper roads on its website, a point which angered farmers.
Molesworth Station manager Jim Ward said he had had people turn up on his farm using GPS systems, but inaccurate technology meant they were several hundred metres from a legal road.
Accord lawyer Kit Mouat asked how the commission would ensure walkers did not stray from a paper road which went through a swamp or other impassable natural areas.
Mr Neeson said that was why the commission was releasing the code of conduct early, and just because there was a fence or building on the paper road, it did not mean a walker could interfere with the structure. "We don't want people with a laptop and a cadastral map and away they go," he said.
If landowners wanted a paper road closed, that was an issue to take up with councils, he said.
ODT
Sports Tribunal of New Zealand jurisdiction adopted by NZFWDA
Information and resources (including the Information Guide to the Sports Tribunal and the Rules of the Sports Tribunal) about the Tribunal are available from our website at www.sportstribunal.org.nz.
Brent Ellis
Registrar
Sports Tribunal of New Zealand
ph: 0800 55 66 80
fax: 0800 55 66 81
mobile: 021 228 5742
e-mail: info@sportstribunal.org.nz
NZFWDA goes drug free
The NZFWDA annual general meeting voted in favour of aligning with Drug Free Sport NZ with 29 for and 5 against the proposal....
1. The Sports Anti-Doping Rules made by Drug Free Sport New Zealand (DFS) under theprovisions of the Sports Anti-Doping Act 2006, and as amended from time to time by
DFS, will become New Zealand Four Wheel Drive Associations Anti-Doping Rules from 1
June 2010 and will replace all other anti-doping rules of the Associations and its
member clubs.
2. All persons driving, or otherwise having any control over any vehicle or
equipment attached to that vehicle during any New Zealand Four Wheel
Drive Association event, be it competition or otherwise, shall be subjected to the same
DFSNZ rules as athletes in competition.
3. All marshals, scorers and officials at any New Zealand Four Wheel Drive Association
event, be it competition or otherwise, shall be subjected to the same DFSNZ rules as
athletes in competition.
4. As a condition of membership, all members of the New Zealand Four Wheel Drive
Association are required to comply with the Sports Anti-Doping Rules.
Winner of McMinn Trophy announced at NZFWDA meeting
Interislander ferries offer group discounts
Dear Club Secretary,
Are you looking for ideas for your next trip?
Interislander offers special group rates, flexible payment options and easy group check in for groups of 10 people or more. If you are taking equipment, have specific needs or take multiple trips per year, our friendly staff can tailor a package to meet your particular travel requirements.
Make a group booking for travel with Interislander any time from now until 30 November 2010 and we will give you a free Interislander family pass (approximate value $500). This voucher* will be valid for a year and makes a great prize for any raffles and fund raisers you may have coming up to fund your trip.
Interislander operates three ships, the Kaitaki, Arahura and Aratere with up to 11 sailings a day, so you have a wide choice of travel times.
Once onboard there is plenty to see and do - enjoy a meal together, relax at the bar or simply take in the breathtaking scenery. Kaitaki Plus, our luxury lounge onboard Kaitaki is another great option for groups.
For more information, a quote or to book your Interislander journey, please contact our groups booking team on 0800 878 898 or email groups@interislander.co.nz
Regards,
Gavin Rutherford
Sales & Marketing Manager
* voucher excludes travel 16 December - 25 January, Easter & Labour Weekend
Queenstown Winch Challenge 2010
August 27, 2010 - August 28, 2010
start: 2000 Friday 27 August. Finish: 1600 Saturday 28 August. Ten short stages including the return of a night stage in the hills of Arrowtown surrounded by the spectacular mountains of the Wakatipu Basin. $120 entry fee which includes $62 for the driver and co-driver to attend the prize-giving dinner. $31.00 for dinner tickets. 120 people attended our prize-giving dinner at Hamill’s Restaurant last year so come along and join the fun again.
Pamela Haworth
03 4422-716
pamelahaworth@xtra.co.nz
Foreshore and Seabed Act 2004 review
Wellington Jeep Jamboree.
October 20, 2010 - October 23, 2010
The Wellington Jeep Club presents; a long weekend of Jeep’n in the best 4 wheel driving areas Wellington has to offer, ranging from bush creeks to big mountain streams through to muddy bush-lined historic logging tracks. Costs: Jeep + Driver: $295.00 Each additional Adult: $80.00 Each additional Child: $50.00 Includes Jeeping trips, packed lunches and dinner for Saturday and Sunday and camping all weekend at the "Wellington Jeep Jamboree" For Jeep 4WDs only. Register your interest at Wellington.Jeep.Jamboree@gmail.com