Commission focuses on Māori heritage, the environment and cycle paths
Jul 3, 2020, 11:08 AM
Primary Industries Minister Damien O’Connor has told the Commission what he wants it to focus on for the coming year.
News: February 2017
Hundreds enter their top outdoor spots
Jul 3, 2020, 8:13 AM
Nearly 400 students entered this year’s Top Outdoor Spot competition. The judges will begin shortlisting next week. They hope to let the winners know soon.
Easement agreement grants way for construction to start on Kawatiri Coastal Trail
Jun 30, 2020, 9:31 AM
Ric Cullinane has just signed the agreements to grant an easement for the first section of the trail — a 5.8km section from Westport to Carters Beach.
Land Advisor – 2 year fixed-term
Jun 23, 2020, 9:50 AM
We want an experienced land advisor to join us.
The successful applicant will identify public access and opportunities to enhance and secure additional public access
Bay of Islands beach bought to save public access
Jun 19, 2020, 4:22 PM
Geoff Ricketts set up and now chairs the Ipipiri Nature Conservancy Trust, which this week bought Elliot Bay Farm in the Bay of Islands.
Gold foot nominations highlight exciting work by public sector
Jun 3, 2020, 11:42 AM
Living Streets Aotearoa has just announced the finalists for its Golden Foot awards 2020.
Felicity Brough’s farm is a winner with the birds
May 18, 2020, 12:59 PM
Felicity Brough shares her farm with some watchful kārearea.
Playing our part in the response to COVID-19
Apr 27, 2020, 1:43 PM
The Commission is one of NZ’s smallest Crown agencies. But when we got the opportunity to help the All-of-Government response to COVID-19 we were keen to contribute.
Unformed Legal Roads
Apr 20, 2020, 12:39 PM
Unformed Legal Roads are important for outdoor recreation because they give people access to the outdoors. If you want to know more check out our Knowledge Base.
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 share advice from a range of experts.