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.
News: February 2017
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.
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.
Sarah Cruickshank on improving our maps with new GIS
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.