Dogs on a leash can now be taken on most sections of Northland's Pou Herenga Twin Coast Cycle Trail but the only motorised vehicles allowed will be mobility scooters, according to a new Far North District Council bylaw.
The council took notice of public feedback and made changes to the draft bylaw after considering 164 submissions.
The new bylaw, effective from October 1, allows dogs on the trail except where easement agreements with landowners ban them, horse riding but only with permission from the council first, and people can cycle or walk on the trail at night.
The council originally wanted to ban people from taking dogs or horses on the cycle trail or using the trail at night.
Should any problems arise from the more relaxed stance, the bylaw can be tightened in future.