From 15 May 2025, Thompson's Track will be closed to all vehicles. This is for the safety of users and to minimise environmental impact over the winter months. The track will reopen to vehicles in late October or early November this year depending on conditions. Throughout the closure, the track will remain available for those not using vehicles, like pedestrians.
11 June 2025 Horseman's Track - Due to a fallen tree, Horseman's Track is currently closed until it can be safely removed. Signage is in place, and we kindly ask that you avoid the area. We will update this message once the track has reopend.
12.1 General
Activities on the surface of water shall comply with the following:
- All permitted activities in Activity Table 12.2 shall comply with the Development Controls (Section 3), Activity Related Standards (Section 4) and Performance Standards (Section 5) of the Plan.
- Motorised vessels are not to exceed speeds of five knots (9 kph) within five metres of a riverbank for all tributaries of the Waihou River.
- All discretionary activities in Activity Table 12.2 will be assessed in accordance with Section 1, General Provisions.
- Any work shall be undertaken in a manner which avoids remedies or mitigates deposition of construction material on the surface of the water.
| Objectives/Policies | ||
| 3.6.2 | O1 | P1, P2, P3 |
Advice Note: Resource consents for activities which involve the bed of a river may also require a resource consent from the Waikato Regional Council.
