24 May 2018

Craggy Range track supporters postpone walk to allow discussions

Te Mata Peak Peoples’ Track Society is postponing its scheduled public walk of the Craggy Range track this Saturday, in a move to support the current discussions underway between Hastings District Council, local iwi, and land owner and track creator, Craggy Range Winery.

“Our intention in promoting the group walk was only to have a fun and positive occasion but it seems this has been misconstrued by some,” says Peoples’ Track Society chairman, George Williams. “We most definitely do not want for the walk to be seen as a rally or a protest.

“We sincerely hope that the current discussions will progress positively and so we’ve made the decision to wait a few weeks before we hold our walk. We also welcome the signals I have now received that the Society will be involved in those discussions, and so we’ll be able to promote our objectives directly to the other parties.”

The group walk is now scheduled for Sunday 10 June at 8am.

“We hope that the people who support the retention of the track, who are from all walks of life, will join together in positive celebration of the track they love,” Mr Williams said.

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