Tag: outdoor_recreation
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Police rescue three from Mount Taranaki
Three trampers were rescued from Mount Taranaki after two suffered serious injuries and one was stuck in icy conditions. Police and community partners conducted a challenging operation, urging only experienced climbers to visit the area due to treacherous conditions.
Law EnforcementHealthMedical ScienceEnvironmentSocial IssuesEducation Mount TaranakiNew Zealand PoliceSearch and RescueTrampingAlpine RescueEmergency ServicesOutdoor Recreation
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FMC Condemns Conservation Bill, Citing Major Threat to Outdoor Recreation
The Federated Mountain Clubs of New Zealand is appalled by the Conservation Amendment Bill, calling for three sections to be dropped. They warn it threatens outdoor recreation, opens conservation land to commercial development, and reduces public accountability.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsLegal Federated Mountain Clubs of New ZealandConservation Amendment BillAllan BrentConservation LandOutdoor RecreationEnvironment Select Committee