This article appeared here today
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-pos...days-to-get-clearance-to-fly-a-toy-helicopter
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-pos...days-to-get-clearance-to-fly-a-toy-helicopter
I've heard folks praising these new restrictions as if they were great for the hobby. Strong government restrictions simply punish the people who fly responsibly and shouldn't have to suffer at the hands of a few fools.
But that is true with most laws and restrictions.