COVID-19 and the outdoors

Mar 23, 2020, 3:37 PM

What does COVID-19 mean for the NZ Walking Access Commission, and for public access to the outdoors? We'll share advice from a range of experts.

Accessible streets and accessible trails

Mar 20, 2020, 10:58 AM

The Associate Minister of Transport wants to make footpaths more pedestrian-friendly as new forms of transport change the way people get around.

Don Cameron on public access protecting native birds

Mar 19, 2020, 10:21 AM

Don Cameron talks about the link between providing good multi-modal tracks and trails and protecting our biodiversity with traps.

Tactical Urbanism – quick, cheap solutions for Auckland's pedestrians and cyclists

Mar 3, 2020, 11:45 AM

Declan Weir says tactical urbanism could make it easier for people to walk and cycle around Auckland.

Connecting the people of North Waikato through a network of tracks

Feb 28, 2020, 12:05 PM

In this podcast, Asher Wilson-Goldman tells us what the Connecting Franklin North Waikato Project is, and what it will mean for people in the fast-growing region.

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.

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.