New Zealand: Acts affecting Native Lands, 1886, 1888-91 and 1894-95

Schedule A. (1.) Description of Sufficient Non-Rabbit-proof Fence

Schedule A. Schedules. (1.) Description of Sufficient Non-Rabbit-proof Fence.

1.	A post-and-rail fence, at least 3ft. 9in. in height, of substantial material, firmly erected, with not less than four rails, the space between the two bottom rails, and the bottom rail and the ground, not to exceed 5in., and the posts not more than 9ft. asunder.
2.	A batten-and-wire fence, to be at least 3ft. 9in. in height, of substantial material, firmly erected, with one or more wires; the wires to be not lighter than No. 8 in steel, or black or galvanised iron; the battens to be either driven into the ground and securely stapled, or intertwined in wires in an upright position, and to be not more than 3in. apart.
3.	Any paling fence, at least 3ft. 9in. high, with posts and two rails, and having split or sawn timber placed perpendicularly, and well nailed to both rails, there being not more than 4in. of opening between each perpendicular piece of timber.
4.	A substantial wire fence, having not less than seven wires tightly stretched, or six wires with a top rail, or barbed wire, with or without battens or lacing affixed to the wires between such posts; posts of durable wood or iron, well and substantially erected, the posts or standards to be not more than 9ft. apart, top wire not to be less than 3ft. 9in. from the surface of the ground; and the wires to be not lighter than No. 8 in steel, or black or galvanised iron. The space between each of the three bottom wires, or the bottom wire and the ground, not to exceed 5in.page 12
5.	A substantial wire fence, having not less than seven wires tightly stretched, or six wires with a top rail or barbed wire, with battens not more than 6ft. apart, the wires being stapled or let through such battens, whieh shall be of durable wood or iron, well and substantially erected; the posts or standards to be not less in number than three to the chain; the top wire not to be less than 3ft. 9in. from the surface of the ground, and the wires to be not lighter than No. 8 in steel, or black or galvanised iron. The space between each of the three bottom wires, or the bottom wire and the ground, not to exceed 5in.
6.	A stone wall, well and substantially built, not less than 4ft. in height, and not less than 2ft. 6in. in width at base.
7.	A close and sufficient live fence.
8.	A combination of the above kind of fences, at least 3ft. 9in. in height.
9.	Any other description of fence (including in the expression "fence" any natural or artificial watercourse) mutually agreed upon in writing by the persons interested.