Post by Kiwi Frontline on May 2, 2018 17:24:38 GMT 12
MAUNGAKIEKIE / ONE TREE HILL SUMMIT BECOMES VEHICLE-FREE
The tihi (summit) of Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill will permanently close to all motor vehicles, including motorbikes and scooters from late next week.
The exception is continued vehicle access for people who have limited mobility and are unable to safely walk to the tihi; they or their drivers can obtain an access code for the gate for the day of their visit.
Paul Majurey, Chair of the Tūpuna Maunga Authority says the changes are not about restricting access but rather enabling access in a way that respects the significance of the place.
“To Mana Whenua, the tihi of a maunga holds great spiritual and cultural significance and has always been a place to be treated with respect and reverence. Honouring these values alongside creating an enhanced experience for pedestrians is at the heart of the vehicle access changes,” says Majurey......
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1805/S00022/maungakiekie-one-tree-hill-summit-becomes-vehicle-free.htm
The tihi (summit) of Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill will permanently close to all motor vehicles, including motorbikes and scooters from late next week.
The exception is continued vehicle access for people who have limited mobility and are unable to safely walk to the tihi; they or their drivers can obtain an access code for the gate for the day of their visit.
Paul Majurey, Chair of the Tūpuna Maunga Authority says the changes are not about restricting access but rather enabling access in a way that respects the significance of the place.
“To Mana Whenua, the tihi of a maunga holds great spiritual and cultural significance and has always been a place to be treated with respect and reverence. Honouring these values alongside creating an enhanced experience for pedestrians is at the heart of the vehicle access changes,” says Majurey......
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1805/S00022/maungakiekie-one-tree-hill-summit-becomes-vehicle-free.htm