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Appendix 2.

Waikaia Trails Trust

Kristy Booth
12 Blackhead Rd
Dunedin
mtbnzsecretary@gmail.com

Atten: Waikai Trails Trust

Kristy Booth
Waikaia Forrest Trails
Re:
12 Blackhead Rd

Dunedin
29 November 2021
mtbnzsecretary@gmail.com

Dear Hillary,
Atten: Waikai Trails Trust

On behalf of MTBNZ, I would like to endorse the development of a plan for new Mountain Bike trails in
Re: Waikaia Forrest Trails
the Waikaia Forrest in the Gore area.

29 November 2021
MTBNZ’s mission is “to support our clubs to encourage all bike riders into the sport mountain bike
riding”. This proposal to build new trails in the Waikaia Forrest will be an awesome asset the Gore
Dear Hillary,
Community as it will supports the development of riders both for recreation and competition and it is
therefore a project we can get behind. The inclusion of a pumptrack will support the development and
On behalf of MTBNZ, I would like to endorse the development of a plan for new Mountain Bike trails in
progression of recreational and competitive Mountain Bikers across the region. The inclusion of flow
the Waikaia Forrest in the Gore area.
trails and a pumptrack will encourage beginner and intermediate riders to develop their skills.
Incorporating tracks and a pumptrack at the same facility provides an excellent opportunity for fun on
MTBNZ’s mission is “to support our clubs to encourage all bike riders into the sport mountain bike
bikes at a unique venue that provides a space to meet and hang out.
riding”. This proposal to build new trails in the Waikaia Forrest will be an awesome asset the Gore

Community as it will supports the development of riders both for recreation and competition and it is
Since 1992 Mountain Bike New Zealand (MTBNZ) has been the national body for mountain biking in
therefore a project we can get behind. The inclusion of a pumptrack will support the development and
New Zealand and it is responsible for supporting the development and growth of both competitive and
progression of recreational and competitive Mountain Bikers across the region. The inclusion of flow
recreational mountain biking, this proposed facility will support the skill development and progression
trails and a pumptrack will encourage beginner and intermediate riders to develop their skills.
of recreational and competitive mountain bikers across the region and as such, it is a project that
Incorporating tracks and a pumptrack at the same facility provides an excellent opportunity for fun on
MTBNZ can get behind.
bikes at a unique venue that provides a space to meet and hang out.

The proposal to create a development plan for the Waikaia Forrest would be an excellent resource for
Since 1992 Mountain Bike New Zealand (MTBNZ) has been the national body for mountain biking in
Gore and surrounding district as more regions are seeing the economic benefit encouraging the
New Zealand and it is responsible for supporting the development and growth of both competitive and
mountain bike community to explore the area.
recreational mountain biking, this proposed facility will support the skill development and progression

of recreational and competitive mountain bikers across the region and as such, it is a project that
We wish you all the best with this project,
MTBNZ can get behind.

Yours Sincerely
The proposal to create a development plan for the Waikaia Forrest would be an excellent resource for

Gore and surrounding district as more regions are seeing the economic benefit encouraging the

mountain bike community to explore the area.

We wish you all the best with this project,
Kristy Booth
MTBNZ Secretary
Yours Sincerely
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Kristy Booth
MTBNZ Secretary