Submissions
As part of our advocacy role, Herenga ā Nuku submits on a wide range of issues, including responding to parliamentary select committees, central government agencies and local government strategies and plans.
Long-term Insights Briefing: Pathways to resilience: Future-proofing Crown land stewardship
Published October 2024
The submission argues that the management authority for all currently undetermined Crown land be identified and that public access to Crown land be recognised as a legal right by default.
Submission on New Zealand’s work health and safety regulatory system
Published October 2024
Health and safety legislation should clearly state Worksafe's position by excluding liability for land managers who allow recreational access.
Proposed partial cancellation of public access easements in Hira Forest
Published September 2024
Herenga ā Nuku objects to the Treasury proposal to cancel public access easements (PAE) in Hira Forest, Nelson, under section 28 of the Crown Forest Assets Act
Submission on Taupō District Council Draft Traffic Bylaw 2024
Published May 2024
We provide advice on the status of unformed legal roads and express concern that the draft bylaw may interfere with people's right to park within legal
road corridors.
Feedback on Crown Pastoral Land Performance Monitoring Framework 2024-2029
Published March 2024
We recommend that the Performance Monitoring Framework document references section 22C of the Crown Pastoral Land Act 1998 for the provision of key performance indicators.
Feedback on Crown Pastoral Land Strategic Intentions 2024-2029
Published March 2024
We recommend that the Strategic Intentions Document references the Crown Pastoral Land Act 1998 and more clearly links the intentions to those statutory requirements.
Government Policy Statement on Land Transport 2024-2034
Published March 2024
A successful transport strategy will need to develop off-road and on-road pathways. Off-road transport options offer value because they make use of existing capacity.
Waikato Regional Coastal Plan
Published November 2023
This submission argues that the council should maintain and enhance public walking access to, along and adjacent to the coastal marine areas.
Inquiry into climate adaption
Published October 2023
Submission to Parliament. Enabling good public outdoor access is an important adaption in the face of climate change. We have a role to play in local adaption and retreat plans.
Feedback on Waka Kotahi Cycling Action Plan
Published June 2023
Herenga ā Nuku strongly supports Waka Kotahi's national cycling action plan. We encourage the creation of cycleways that move cyclists off and away from roads