This page created 3 May 2010
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Become a RANZ Supporter
CAMPAIGN – NOT ORGANISATION
There is no formal organisation. This is  a campaign under the banner 'Recreation Access New Zealand'. It is an avenue for me, Bruce Mason, to continue outdoors' research and advocacy, in the knowledge that there is a body of public support behind me.

My record of achievements is set out on the RANZ home page <www.recreationaccess.org.nz>

Ultimately Supporters will decide what the future of RANZ is by their financial contributions, or absence thereof.  My experience with past organisations indicates that even the most formal set-up can stray off-track, including acting contrary to their constitution and objects. I have been 'burnt' by this – I am in no hurry for a repeat experience. Voting by $ is perhaps the most effective means of ensuring accountability.

Supporters are periodically notified by email of issues of interest or deserving attention (such as calls for submissions). The RANZ web site is updated constantly.


NAME AND OBJECTS
The name 'Recreation Access' is intended to reflect the distinction between the two activities, and that 'access' is for the purpose of recreation.

Access is a high profile issue, however politicians have succeeded in trivialising recreational needs. They have expediently reinterpreted recreation as being solely about 'access'. Access is not an end in itself. It is the means, indeed an essential pre-requisite, for ­making outdoor recreation possible. RANZ is concerned with access TO recreation areas as well as recreation OVER such areas.

The disjunction between the motor-dependent and other recreationists is too great to expect a common view of recreational needs. That is why I have adopted a partisan position as an advocate for non-motorised recreation. It is up to public authorities to balance conflicting demands according to the strictures of their governing legislation.

I am not against 4WDs – I own one – for access, rather than recreational purposes. For many however, vehicles are an end in themselves – for the testing of man and machine. Mud, ruts, noise and 'all terrain' travel – the wetter the better – are ends in themselves. Just look at any 4WD magazine.

Recreational vehicle use needs to be confined 'on-road'. My observations, and feed-back from others, indicates that the balance has tipped towards indiscriminate use irrespective of environmental and social impacts. Someone needs to present a cautionary view.

As a result of previous consultation, and further reflection, the objects of RANZ have evolved to be:

• The promotion of non-motorised recreation over public and Crown lands and waters.
• Secure public access to recreation areas, including vehicle access along (hard-surface) formed roads.
• Public ownership and control of Crown resources of value for public recreation.
• The supremacy of the public interest ahead of private and commercial interests in the management of public lands and waters.

All advocacy will be in accordance with these objects.



FINANCIALS

My time on RANZ business is as a volunteer. This will be confined to research and advocacy without diversion, as in the past, with creating and servicing an organisation.  However ongoing expenses still need to be met. The biggest single cost is web hosting; next are research costs (obtaining information). Administration costs are minimal as most communication is electronic. Some travel costs are expected.

A RANZ bank account has been established. Reimbursement of my expenses is currently by two other people, who are joint cheque signatories – this arrangement will continue.
Recreation Access New Zealand

Financial Support


Either post payment with details as below, or send details and payment electronically.

Electronically there are two steps:

1. Direct credit payment to:
Recreation Access New Zealand     Kiwibank Account     38-9006-0312479-00

YOU MUST include your name and if SUB and/or DONATION

2. THEN email the following information to:  bruce@recreationaccess.org.nz
NAME:
POSTAL ADDRESS:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
SUBSCRIPTION -
Individual: $15
Family: $30
Small Club <100: $30
Large Club >100: $50
DONATION:


Postal payments include above details. Please make cheques out to 'Recreation Access New Zealand'.


All contributions are receipted.
They will be posted out on supply of a stamped, self-addressed envelope.
Donations are not tax deductible.



Recreation Access New Zealand
RD 1
Omakau 9376
Central Otago

www.recreationaccess.org.nz
www.youtube.com/user/recreationaccessnz