Molesworth draft management plan open for submissions

[PeterVahry]

http://www.nzfwda.org.nz/news/297

[Suza]

Thanks Peter, you have reminded me that I have to write a submission for work on this as well

[OVERSZ]

Dear Sir/Madam

Re Molesworth Recreation Reserve Draft Management Plan - Public Information Meetings

As previously advised the Molesworth Steering Committee is hosting four public meetings. The meetings are intended to provide a chance to ask questions and seek clarification on the plan prior to making a written submission. Verbal submissions to the plan will not be taken at these meetings. Visit the http://www.doc.govt.nz (getting involved/current consultations) for details on making a formal submission (due by 4PM on 14 December 2012).


Mon 12 November 2012 - Hanmer Springs
6PM to 8PM
Hanmer Library Community Room
41 Amuri Avenue, Hanmer Springs, Hurunui, 7334
03 315 7912


Tues 13 November 2012 – Christchurch
6PM to 8PM
Wigram Manor Christchurch- (Chapel)
14 Henry Wigram Drive Wigram Park 8052
(03) 341 8269

Wed 14 November 2012 - Blenheim
6PM to 8PM
Wesley Community Centre
3 Henry Street, Blenheim, 7201.
Business Phone: (03) 578 5796

Thur 15 November 2012 - Nelson
6PM to 8PM
Founders Park Nelson- JayCee Room
87 Atawhai Drive in Nelson.
03 548 2649

Yours sincerely
Hamish Ensor
Chair
Molesworth Steering Committee

You can see the draft plan here
http://www.doc.govt.nz/Documents/gettin ... t-plan.pdf

[PeterVahry]

Has anyone come up with any points that four wheelers should raise about the draft plan? Less than 10 days to influence the possible use for the next 10 years!

[tallsam66]

Is there a charge for driving thru the molesworth ???
If its public land how can they charge ??
Not sure if this is relevant or not.
I understsand the road & bridges are maintained by Transpower so they can access the powerlines that go from the Dams up thru molesworth to cook strait.

[PeterVahry]

With the DOC announcement that the 'road' is open they also comment on the submissions to the draft management plan.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-expr ... th-is-open

Here was a chance for four wheelers to have really stood up for their recreation opportunities, but it seems that not a lot did.....

Feedback calls for recreation in station

A desire for greater recreational access dominated submissions from around the country on the future of Molesworth - New Zealand's largest working high country station, located in southern Marlborough.

In total, 64 submissions were received by the Department of Conservation for the draft management plan for Molesworth Station, which covers 180,787 hectares. It is owned by DOC and leased by Landcorp.

Its land combines farming and public access, either open or with a permit, for activities such as hunting, fishing, cycling and travelling.

DOC South Marlborough area manager David Hayes said the draft plan had attracted a range of submitters including individuals who had a particular connection to the reserve, recreational fishing, hunting and gaming associations and the Marlborough District Council.

The majority of submitters had put forward views about the reserve's access for recreational use, he said.

"A lot of the submissions are about recreational access, making comments about their desire for more access," Mr Hayes said.

A date for the hearing had yet to be confirmed, but was likely to be early February, he said.

The hearing panel will be made up of members of the Molesworth steering committee and the Nelson Marlborough Conservation Board.

It is expected that the final plan, which guides the management of Molesworth until 2020, will be released before July next year.