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.
News: April 2017
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.
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.
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.
Add your own reviews of tracks on Find My Adventure
Sep 26, 2019, 2:53 PM
The Commission has been working with our website design company Somar to make big improvements to Find My Adventure.
Find My Adventure nominated for geospatial award
Sep 26, 2019, 2:45 PM
Find My Adventure has been named as one of three finalists in the People and Community category of the NZ Spatial Excellence Awards.