
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Oct 24, 2019, 1:31 PM
Sarah tells us how and why the Commission is updating its GIS, what it will mean for people using WAMS and when you can look forward to the new system.
Oct 23, 2019, 4:08 PM
Growing populations and expanding cities create interesting planning challenges for our peri-urban areas.
Aug 7, 2019, 9:55 AM
In mid-2018 people in the North Waikato brought the Commission and local councils to a hui to discuss concerns about public access and transport in the region.
Aug 6, 2019, 12:07 PM
The Walking Access Commission advocates for more off-road pathways for people to get between their homes and key amenities like schools, places of work and shops.
Aug 6, 2019, 9:03 AM
A new report has called for a network of off-road tracks and trails connecting the North Waikato towns of Pokeno, Pukekohe, and Tuakau.
Aug 1, 2019, 3:01 PM
Auckland Regional Field Adviser, Dot Dalziell has been supporting Ngā Maunga Whakahii o Kaipara to protect native forest and sites of significance to the iwi.