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Resource Management Act 1991

Subdivision and reclamations - Esplanade reserves

237C: Closure of strips to public

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“When public paths or areas can be closed for safety or other reasons”

An esplanade strip or access strip can be closed to the public for certain times and periods. This can happen if it is specified in the instrument or easement under Schedule 10, or if the local authority thinks it is necessary during an emergency or if there is a public risk. You might not be allowed to enter the strip during these times.

The local authority must make sure the public knows about the closure by putting up signs at all entry points to the strip. These signs will tell you that it is an offence to enter the strip during the closure, unless someone else is responsible for putting up the signs.

If you try to enter a closed strip, you could be breaking the law, so it is essential to check for signs before entering.

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Part 10 Subdivision and reclamations
Esplanade reserves

237CClosure of strips to public

  1. An esplanade strip or access strip may be closed to the public for the times and periods specified in the instrument or easement under Schedule 10, or by the local authority during periods of emergency or public risk likely to cause loss of life, injury, or serious damage to property.

  2. The local authority shall ensure, where practicable, that any closure specified in the instrument or easement, or any closure for safety or emergency reasons, is adequately notified (including notification that it is an offence to enter the strip during the period of closure) to the public by signs erected at all entry points to the strip, unless the instrument or easement provides that another person is responsible for such notification.

Notes
  • Section 237C: inserted, on , by section 124 of the Resource Management Amendment Act 1993 (1993 No 65).