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?

• All applicants must read the Recreational Forest Access Health & Safety Induction material and successfully complete the online quiz before applying for the permit.
• Any person 15 years or older, wishing to obtain a Forest Recreational Access permit to enter Kaingaroa & Rotoehu forests, must apply annually for a Recreational Forest Access Permit. This includes hunting, fishing and game-bird shooting access.
• Copies of relevant forms of ID such as BOTH SIDES of your Drivers Licence, photo page of Passport or verified photo ID, Fishing, Firearms and Game-Bird licences must be submitted with this application.
• Registrations are valid from the 1^st of April 2024. 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 present a completed Verified Landowner form that has been signed by their delegated Iwi Representative.  Please email timberlands.permits@firstsecurity.co.nz for a form & list of Iwi delegates.
• If a Verified Landowner form has been completed and returned in the past, the process does not need to be repeated.

Note:

• Incomplete applications will not be processed, e.g. incomplete addresses, no verified photo ID, missing licenses or payment.
• Rude/bad behavior may result in your application process being terminate
• Any person 15 years or older entering the forest for the purpose of hunting must have their own access perm
• 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 ac
• ALL vehicles entering the forest MUST have a current WOF, registration and minimum 3^rd party vehicle insurance.
• 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 drivers 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; www.tll.co.nz and www.firstsecurity.co.nz