Don Cameron is new chair of Walking Access Commission
Dec 18, 2019, 9:13 AM
Ruapehu District Mayor Don Cameron has been appointed as the new Chair of the Walking Access Commission Ara Hīkoi Aotearoa.
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New digital maps help people explore outdoors
Dec 16, 2019, 1:50 PM
The Commission has updated its powerful public geospatial mapping system. It is one of the biggest, most comprehensive mapping systems in NZ.
Farewelling John Forbes
Dec 5, 2019, 10:09 AM
Last week the Commission farewelled retiring board chair John Forbes. John's mana and calm good-will helped remove tension about access to private rural land
Taranaki Strategy nominated for Recreation Award
Nov 26, 2019, 10:10 AM
Our Taranaki Tracks & Trails 2040 Strategy has been nominated for the Recreation Aotearoa Outstanding Research, Planning and Policy Award.
Two hours a week in nature is good for your health
Nov 18, 2019, 9:52 AM
Nature Magazine recently published a study showing that spending two hours each week in nature is good for your health and wellbeing.
Pukekohe Tramping Club opens Five Summits Track for its golden jubilee
Nov 14, 2019, 12:00 PM
You know you’re among good tramping folk when the formal ‘ribbon-cutting’ opening you’re attending involves cutting a length of supplejack with a pair of garden shears.
Barbara Stuart on allowing public access on farmland
Nov 7, 2019, 4:18 PM
Barbara and Ian Stuart own Cable Bay Station. They have shared the spectacular scenery and beach access on their land with locals and tourists for decades.
Two new board members appointed to Walking Access Commission
Nov 6, 2019, 3:34 PM
The Walking Access Commission Ara Hīkoi Aotearoa is pleased to announce two new members, Celia Wade-Brown and Peter Coburn to its governing board.
Find My Adventure
Oct 30, 2019, 1:43 PM
You can search hundreds of tracks on Find My Adventure by region, by the type of activity you want to do, by the length of the track, and by how hard it is.
Keep Waikeremoana pristine or risk limiting access
Oct 30, 2019, 11:02 AM
Ric Cullinane says news that freedom campers and visitors are dumping rubbish and felling trees at Lake Waikaremoana is deeply saddening.