My land, my castle

August 2017

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August 2017

Mt Alfred/Ari was once a favourite summit for the Wakatipu Tramping Club, but the landowner has now closed access. Photo: Justine Kibler
Access to recreation on private land is on shaky ground, with landowners increasingly denying access based on perceived health and safety liabilities. Meghan Walker investigates whether those fears are justified, and how outdoor users are coping Since the 1960s, the rock quarry at Auckland Boys Grammar School has been a haven for climbers. It’s smack-dab […]
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