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.
12.2 Activity Table
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P Permitted activity |
C Controlled activity |
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D Discretionary activity |
RD Restricted Discretionary activity |
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N/C Non Complying activity |
PRHB Prohibited activity |
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All activities not listed in the Activity Table are deemed to be non-complying unless otherwise provided for. |
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All zones |
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| 1. Navigation and passage of non-commercial recreational vessels. | P | |
| 2. Navigation and passage of commercial recreational vessels. | D | |
| 3. Maimai | P | |
| 4. Erection, or placement of new structures, addition, alteration or replacement of existing authorised structures on or over the surface of water with the exception of upgrading of electrical lines listed as 8.1.1 and 8.1.5. Where the intended upgrading meets the definition provided in the District Plan, such a work shall be permitted | D |
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| 3.6.2 | O1 | P1, P2, P3 |
Explanation
The rules minimise restrictions on private recreational activities, as the waterways currently have a important role as a recreational resource. The sensitive nature of the water environment has lead to rules which seek to minimise the adverse effects on the natural character and landscape values of the river environment.
