Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jun 4, 2021 3:38:12 GMT 12
COURT RULES AGAINST ALLOWING RECREATIONAL HELICOPTER TRIPS IN WEST COAST PARK
Conservation advocates have welcomed a High Court decision that bans helicopter landings in Paparoa National Park for recreational purposes.
The ban did not apply to non-powered aircraft such as hang-gliders, or helicopters landing in the park for other reasons. Those purposes included flights approved by DOC for park management, research, equipment maintenance, and wild animal control.
Helicopters supporting Ngāi Tahu cultural purposes could still land in the park.....
www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/local-democracy-reporting/300324230/court-rules-against-allowing-recreational-helicopter-trips-in-west-coast-park
Conservation advocates have welcomed a High Court decision that bans helicopter landings in Paparoa National Park for recreational purposes.
The ban did not apply to non-powered aircraft such as hang-gliders, or helicopters landing in the park for other reasons. Those purposes included flights approved by DOC for park management, research, equipment maintenance, and wild animal control.
Helicopters supporting Ngāi Tahu cultural purposes could still land in the park.....
www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/local-democracy-reporting/300324230/court-rules-against-allowing-recreational-helicopter-trips-in-west-coast-park