The track to Tararua's iconic tourist spot, the Waihi Falls, is in a bad state of repair, but one district councillor is poo-pooing the suggestion it needs to be closed for repairs.
Instead, councillor Peter Johns said, "If people fall over it's their fault."
A meeting has been held with the lead engineer for Frame Group, a specialist track and conservation expert, for a concept plan for the future development of the Waihi Falls area where, concerned about the safety of visitors to the area, Tararua District mayor Tracey Collis asked if the track should be closed until the repairs and other remedial action is undertaken.
This caused indignant outrage from Johns.
"This is ridiculous, next you'll want wheelchair access," he said.