In 2015 four QEII National Trust protective covenants, collectively known as Mahu Whenua, were placed over 90% of the land that makes up four former high-country sheep stations between Wanaka and Arrowtown. Covering 53,000 hectares, Mahu Whenua is the largest ever conservation effort on private land in New Zealand, and Arrowtown is the only residential […]
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In the recent AVA survey there were a couple of responses asking for more information around what is happening in Coronet Forest. Coronet Forest is the big area of hillside above Malaghans Rd, from Alan Reid Rd to about Remarkable Vets. It goes over the top of that hillside and down to Bush Creek. This
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The Queen Elizabeth II Trust is undertaking a survey on recreational use of the Mahu Whenua covenant land, and we encourage anyone who uses the tracks in the hills behind our town to take a few minutes to complete it. The more replies, the better the information to guide future decisions. About Mahu Whenua Arrowtown is
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With the arrival of spring, the track network around Arrowtown is getting busy. And with increased visitor numbers and the popularity of ebikes it is only going to get busier. Unfortunately increased use seems to have resulted in friction between cyclists and walkers, both of whom have equal right to use these shared tracks. There
Otago Regional Council is currently working on a planning framework for the Arrow waterways catchment area. They have some upcoming meetings at the bowling club for people to talk about what the values of the river are to us. If you haven’t really thought too much about this, read on! About the river The
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With so many people wanting to enjoy the Arrow River tracks either on foot or by cycle, it has become recognised as a place of potential user conflict. The AVA has received enquiries of concern and wanting clarification on usage. So that we can all safely share these tracks, there are some simple steps that
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