Construction work on the Paparoa Track. Photo: Department of ConservationA mountain biker caught cycling through the construction site in the closed area on the Paparoa Track on Thursday may be prosecuted. “It’s really disappointing that this person ignored the closure of this sectioning an active construction site, he put himself and our contractors at risk." Entering a closed area on public conservation land is an offence under theConservation Act. Breaches of the Conservation Act can result in a fine of up to $100,000 and/or up to 1 year’s imprisonment.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 06, 2019 02:59 UTC