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Access To Forests
The right to enter a commercial forest, often crucial for trampers, mountain bikers and hunters, can be hidden in a jungle of legalese. Access issues include public access easements (PAEs), unformed legal roads, right-of-ways and access to waterways
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The Kepler Of The North
“EIGHTY DAYS!” The words started as a warning and mellowed into a mantra of gratitude. Much has been written of Tararua’s weather, but a DOC sign at Mt Holdsworth Road end spells it out starkly. The tops experience just 80 clear days a year. I am for
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Stoke Your Fire
Several huts have burned down over the years, including Siberia Hut (2011), Casey Hut (2015) and Lake Dive Hut (2020). DOC has published a hut-users’ code for taking care of wood burners: most importantly, keep the fire contained and never leave it u