http://www.trademe.co.nz/property/rural/auction-541195452.htm

"For the astute investor looking to secure a prime slice of real estate with world class potential, privately located between two major ski fields with breathtaking, million dollar views of Mt Ruapehu and the surrounding Tongariro National Park.

Top class fishing and hunting from the boundaries of the property with exclusive, private access to the wild waters of the Manganui o te Ao and Makotote Rivers, two of the best trophy trout fishing rivers in the country, and with a continuous supply of red deer fed from the neighbouring Erua National Park.

Large mature stands of attractive native bush have been thoughtfully treasured over the years, and a high emphasis placed on protecting native species whilst co-existing with pastoral farming.

The 79 ha property consists of entirely flat contour with 50% developed pastoral land, suitable for livestock fattening or cropping and balance native bush.

Centrally located, with direct access off State Highway 4 and numerous building sites, this property provides endless opportunities to develop a Hunting Lodge, Corporate Retreat or Farming Park with immediate access to the regions wonderful outdoor adventure activities including tramping, skiing and many bike trails."

in some cases adjacent landowners can own the bed of the river. in lots of cases they can own to the edge - or close enuff so access is a pain. in this case I reckon they mean 'exclusive access through the farm to the river', which is another story in itself.

there are rules for 'landlocked land' whereby neighbours can be forced to agree some access - I propose an end to landlocked rivers.

Be waiting a while for many deer to filter out of Erua me thinks.
Havent they heard the bubble has popped & not many people have the money to spend setting up corporate retreats at the mo.

Farmers can own the river bed land to the center of the river bed from either side,like the haka river flowing towards Kurow.

Must be pretty common in that part of NZ. Take the Tainui stream for starters. You used to able to walk from Tohunga Road north along the stream and right into a lake that had trout when Don Cameron owned a sheep farm (at Horopito).

Now when you walk up the same stream at some point you will hit a deer fence. Behind that is the rest of the stream, lake and a "game park" co-owned by Gerald Fluerty (Wildside Hunting). This just happened, no notice, protest or public consultation. DOC did nothing. Similar events at the top of the Whakapapaiti off SH47.