DOC offers compromise on Punakaiki parking fees after local objections

Thursday 7 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 7 Aug 2025, 3:04pm

In this story NZ Transport Agency, Department of Conservation

The Department of Conservation will trial a $5 per hour parking fee at Punakaiki's Pancake Rocks. To address local concerns, residents will pay a $10 annual fee, and visitors will receive 20 minutes of free parking. The trial follows the removal of free roadside parking in the area.

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1. 1NewsThu 7 Aug 2025, 12:53pm

   DOC offers olive branch over Punakaiki Pancake Rocks parking fees (opens in new tab)

2. RNZThu 7 Aug 2025, 3:03pm

   DOC offers olive branch to Punakaiki locals over parking fees (opens in new tab)

3. The PressThu 7 Aug 2025, 3:04pm

   Visitors to pay $5 an hour to park at Punakaiki’s pancake rocks, but 20-minute stops free (opens in new tab)