Thread: Kaimanawa Forest Park

It wasn't an article as such, it was a Letter to the Editor.

https://thebfd.co.nz/2022/07/25/publ...-RUfN5_4zDTTII

I think it is important to understand that Waipakihi road is not necessarily a "PUBLIC" road as such. It is a road formed for public works. It is equally important to understand that it is not owned by Iwi. The two questions myself and others are endeavoring to clarify are -
- Do the public have a legal right to use as access.
- Do Iwi have the right to deny public access.

Clarification is needed and I have no doubt that it will be forthcoming.

Originally Posted by Dazzh

I think it is important to understand that Waipakihi road is not necessarily a "PUBLIC" road as such. It is a road formed for public works. It is equally important to understand that it is not owned by Iwi. The two questions myself and others are endeavoring to clarify are -
- Do the public have a legal right to use as access.
- Do Iwi have the right to deny public access.

Clarification is needed and I have no doubt that it will be forthcoming.

Roads are defined under the LGA and there is no ability to restrict legal access unless in specific circumstances which don’t apply here. Be interesting to see nzdas response.