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
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.
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.
Nominations open for outdoor access champions
Oct 29, 2019, 10:12 AM
The commission is calling for nominations of people and groups who champion public access to the outdoors. Nominations are open until 13 December.
Creating peri-urban magic
Oct 23, 2019, 4:08 PM
Growing populations and expanding cities create interesting planning challenges for our peri-urban areas.
Review endorses Walking Access Commission’s outdoor access work
Sep 25, 2019, 10:49 AM
The Walking Access Commission Ara Hīkoi Aotearoa is welcoming the newly published Report on the Findings of the Review of the Walking Access Act 2008.
Christchurch kids win Top Outdoor Spot Competition
Aug 29, 2019, 1:49 PM
Three Christchurch children have won the top prizes in the Walking Access Commission 2019 Top Outdoor Spot Competition.