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Vehicles banned from scenic Cape Palliser paper road

1NewsRNZStuffThe PostOtago Daily TimesWednesday 24 September 2025 · 5 outlets · 3 reports · updated

In this story Department of Conservation, South Wairarapa District Council

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South Wairarapa District councillors have approved a ban on motor vehicles using the Cape Palliser paper road for at least two years. The decision follows an initial proposal that would have cut off all public access. Pedestrians and cyclists will still be permitted to use the scenic stretch.

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First reported by 1News, Wed 24 Sep 2025, 8:30pm · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 12 hours
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