Regional parks notices

To view upcoming events or find out how to organise an event in our regional parks, visit our events page.

Extreme fire risk - trail bike areas closed

4 March 2024

(Updated Monday 11 March)

We have closed trail bike and ATV tracks in Waimakariri River Regional Park due to extreme fire risk.

The areas being closed are:

  • Haul Road through to Weedons Ross Road (including the access at Miners Bank Road).
  • Trail bike hub at Weedons Ross Road
  • Haul Road ATV park

We will reassess the fire risk and post an update on our Facebook page on Friday 15 March.

Waimakariri north bank windthrow salvage

22 February 2024

Area of harvesting and replanting in Waimakariri River Regional Park

We will be harvesting and replanting trees (windthrow salvage) on the north bank of the Waimakariri River.

This work will begin in late February and continue for approximately one month.

We may close North River Road for approximately three days when we harvest the boundary trees in March.

We will provide updates on our Facebook page.

Lake Tekapo/Takapō Regional Park - pest pine removal

9 November 2023

Stage 1 pine harvesting at Lake Takapō/Tekapo has been completed. All the tracks are open for your use.

More information about the harvest and replanting of Lake Tekapo/Takapō Regional Park.

Asbestos in Waimakariri River Regional Park

6 September 2023

Area of asbestos in Waimakariri River Regional Park

Asbestos-containing material (ACM) has been discovered in an old dumping site in Waimakariri River Regional Park.

We have been advised by contaminated land experts that as long as the material remains undisturbed, the risk to human health is very low.

The contaminated area is on the north bank of the Waimakariri River, west of Downs Road (see map). The park will remain open, but please avoid this area. Warning signage has been placed in the area.

We are working on a containment and removal plan for the contaminated material. We will provide updates on this process and what it means for park users.

Asbestos is very harmful to human health. To minimise harm, please do not disturb or come into contact with the waste in any way.