Parts of the Hawke's Bay Cycle Trails have been shut down to help prevent the spread of coronavirus Covid-19, but there is confusion over whether people can drive to such recreational areas.
The 200km-long cycling network offers plenty of room to spread out, but with a track 3m wide and
groups of children and dogs, interaction is inevitable.
At the River Rd entrance in Havelock North, about half of the users this weekend drove to get there.
With confusion around what outdoor recreation is acceptable during a level 4 lockdown, the Hawke's Bay Civil Defence and Emergency Management Group issued a statement saying driving to a recreational area for exercise is not okay.
Group controller Ian Macdonald said people should only use their cars to get to the doctor, supermarket, petrol station or pharmacy during the lockdown.
