HIRA FOREST: From 12/05/2025 to 23/05/2025 NCC ungulate culling operation with Trap and Trigger Ltd will be undertaken in NCC reserve areas and Hira Forest south of the Maitai River (ie. Koata Park and Fringed Hill areas). Closures on weekdays to all access, except in the event of an emergency. Open for access from midnight on Friday 16th until midnight Sunday 18th. For more information refer to NCC’s Shape Nelson Page: https://shape.nelson.govt.nz/ungulate-management

All TPFL freehold forests are open for public recreation for TPFL permit holders.

• HIRA FOREST – from 22/04/2025 until approximately 01/12/2025 (inclusive) Waitarake (formerly Sharlands) will only be open for restricted recreation access on weekends from 9am Saturday until 6pm Sunday due to log truck movements on Sharlands Road during weekdays. Beyond the 3km on Sharlands Road or north of Matai Trail on Kaka Road will be closed 24 hours/7 days per week for this period. Access to the Maitai Face mountain bike trails will remain open on weekdays during this period via the climbing trail only. [No TPFL Recreation Permit required].
• Be aware that there may be fallen trees blocking some secondary forest tracks. There may also be leaning or unstable trees near forest roads or tracks that we are unaware of. Look out for overhead hazards and do not enter the forest if the wind conditions are strong.