INFORMATION & INSTRUCTIONS

FIRST Security is contracted by Timberlands Ltd to issue Recreational Forest Access Permits for the Kaingaroa and Rotoehu Forests.

How can I obtain a Recreational Forest Access permit?

• Recreational Forest Access permits can only be obtained online at firstsecurity.co.nz
• Any person 15 years or older, wishing to obtain a Forest Recreational Access permit to enter Kaingaroa & Rotoehu forests, must apply annually. This includes hunting, fishing and gamebird shooting access. 
• If you are under the age of 15 years you may still enter the forest for recreational purposes but must be under adult supervision.
• All applicants must read the Recreational Forest Access Health & Safety Induction material and successfully complete the online quiz.
• Relevant forms of ID such as BOTH SIDES of your Driver’s Licence, photo page of Passport or verified photo ID, Fishing, Firearms and Game-Bird licences must be submitted with this application.
• If applying for a driver's permit, you must supply a photo of your valid vehicle Warrant of Fitness (WOF) and registration. This must be done for each vehicle you intend to drive in the forest.
• Recreational Forest Access permits cover the period of the official hunting season and occasions when the forest may be opened due to low fire danger during the fire season.

Is there a cost involved?

• The registration fee per person (15 years and over) is $50 including GST.
• Payment methods are contactless by Online/Internet Banking.
• There is no charge for Verified Landowners. To be eligible, landowners must provide a completed Timberlands Verified Landowner form that has been signed by their delegated Iwi Representative.

A list of Iwi Representatives can be obtained from the FIRST Security Office.

• If you have previously completed a Timberlands Verified Landowner form, you do not need to repeat the process.

Note:

• Please allow 14 working days for processing of recreational permits.
• Incomplete applications will not be processed, e.g. no photo supplied of valid warrant or registration, incomplete addresses, no verified photo ID, missing licenses or payment.
• Rude/bad behaviour may result in your application process being terminated.
• Any person 15 years or older entering the forest for the purpose of hunting must have their own access permit.
• If your driver’s licence expires during the current season, your drivers permit will change to a passenger only permit unless poof of renewed driver’s licence can be produced.
• Lost dog, multiple vehicles, change of vehicles, lost/reprinted permits may incur a cost.
• A breach of any permit condition renders the permit invalid and may result in trespass action.
• ALL vehicles entering the forest MUST have a current WOF, registration and minimum 3^rd party vehicle insurance.
• Should your WOF or Registration expire during the season you must supply proof of new WOF or Registration to First Security via Timberlands.Permits@firstsecurity.co.nz to maintain access.
• If entering the forest for the purpose of fishing, only the driver is required to register for a permit, however, any passengers that he/she may be carrying must be named on the driver's permit and carry photo ID.
• ALL permits must be signed by the permit holder.
• ALL permits once processed will be POSTED. There is STRICTLY NO PICKUP OR COLLECTION of permits from the FIRST Security Office. Please note, FIRST Security does not accept any responsibility for the postal service.
• Timberlands may allow access during the fire season, dependent on the fire danger level. The following websites will have up to date information regarding access to the Kaingaroa and Rotoehu forests; tll.co.nz and www.firstsecurity.co.nz