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.

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.

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.