TONGARIRO DOMAIN - Taupo District Council

Tongariro Domain Reserve Management Plan December 2005
Policy B
Explanation:
Policy C
The Recreation Manager shall have the discretion to limit the
use of the Domain when conditions warrant and in terms of
Sections 17, 23 and 53 of the Reserves Act 1977.
Good maintenance and use management is necessary to
ensure the Domain continues to fulfil its primary purpose as
Taupo community’s focal, showcase reserve. Sections 17, 23
and 53 of the Reserves Act 1977 outline the powers the Council
has to manage the reserve, including the power to close the
reserve to the public in certain circumstances.
Motorcycles, vehicles, trail bikes, livestock, horses and dogs
are prohibited at the Park except for:
o designated areas, such as access roads and car parks;
o vehicles required for maintenance and managing the event;
o dogs on a leash at all times, under the control of those
responsible for them, and on condition that they clean up
after their animals
o animals associated with circuses, carnivals and other such
events held on the Reserve; and
o other special events with prior approval.
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