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	Podcast:		Checkpoint
	Episode:		Possible court action over closure of iconic walks
	Category:		News & Politics
	Duration:		00:06:00
	Publish Date:		2026-03-13 03:47:00
	Description:		DOC could be on the fast track to court over allegations it's illegally closing iconic walks due to maintenance issues. The Department has permanently shut the track to Harwood's Hole ..which is the country's deepest natural sinkhole and part of a cave system in the Abel Tasman National Park. It says its closed for safey reasons due to an unacceptable risk. But a collective of recreational groups claims shutting the track is illegal and there's a wider pattern of unacceptable closures across the conservation estate. The Federated Mountain Clubs of New Zealand is threatening legal action if DOC does not take down any material sayng the track is shut. Club President, Megan Dimo-zantos spoke with Lisa Owen.
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