9. People's Benefit and Enjoyment
New Zealanders and international visitors are attracted to public conservation lands and waters by the sights and sounds of wild nature, qualities of remoteness, peace and natural quiet, recreational challenges, opportunities to connect with our heritage, or to just get away from the pressures of modern living.
Recreation in public conservation lands and waters now takes many forms. Careful planning and management is needed to make a range of recreational opportunities available to people, consistent with the statutory purposes for which the place is held, while avoiding adverse impacts on natural resources and historical and cultural heritage and the experiences of other people.
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