Your thoughts on off-roading invited

In conjunction with the Auckland Regional Council, ARPASS has developed a discussion paper on motorised off-road recreation in the region. The paper brings together research from many sources including private off road facility operators, DoC, the councils, off roading clubs and also includes an online survey of 810 users.

The study is designed to provide a ‘snap shot' of the profile of and demand for off road motorised recreation in the Auckland region, the key issues and the options to meet future demand. It will help future decision making by the ARC and other ARPASS partners, recreational off road motorised recreational facility providers (such as clubs), private facility owners and forest managers.

In parallel to this study, in early 2009, the Auckland Regional Council is also going to work with iwi, community and environmental groups to determine the impacts of off road motorised recreation and conduct a telephone survey on its perception among the wider public.

The three reports will be completed and made publicly available next year.

Download the paper below:
Off road motorised vehicle recreation in the Auckland region issues and potential responses paper

Have your say

We want to hear what you think of what we have done so far, whether you are a competitive rider or driver or just do it for fun, ARPASS is keen to hear from 4WDers, motocross riders and quad bikers across the region.

You can either:

  • Visit http://vsl.ORMRsubmission.sgizmo.com to access the online questionnaire.
  • send your feedback in hard copy (the feedback form is at the end of the discussion paper) addressed to:

Off Road Motorised Recreation Study
Visitor Solutions
P.O. Box 14-245
Panmure
Auckland 1741

Submissions close at 5.00pm on Friday 23rd January 2009.