Heaphy check suggested
<.V.Z. Pres» Association) WESTPORT. 'The Forest Service may inspect the equipment and physical condition of Heaphy Track walkers, according to the Conservator of Forests (Mr P. W. Maplesden). Replying to a letter from the Buller Chamber of Commerce, Mr Maplesden said the Forest Service was considering having check-points at either end of the track. However, it hoped to preserve the spirit of the Forest Park Regulations which allowed free entry. Increased publicity, he isaid, had decreased the number of ill-equipped trampers. “Considering the large numbers of visitors who J walked the track during the, Hast year the record of three rescues is a very low ■figure,” said Mr Maplesden.
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Press, Volume CXIV, Issue 33579, 6 July 1974, Page 18
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112Heaphy check suggested Press, Volume CXIV, Issue 33579, 6 July 1974, Page 18
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