A week in Wānaka

Feb 27, 2020, 10:19 AM

The Commission's Stephen Day spent three days in Wānaka with LEARNZ teachers as they took students on a virtual field trip to explore the outdoors. Here’s his photo diary.

Pukekohe Tramping Club opens Five Summits Track for its golden jubilee

Nov 14, 2019, 12:00 PM

You know you’re among good tramping folk when the formal ‘ribbon-cutting’ opening you’re attending involves cutting a length of supplejack with a pair of garden shears.

Commission supports rāhui to save kauri

Aug 1, 2019, 3:01 PM

Auckland Regional Field Adviser, Dot Dalziell has been supporting Ngā Maunga Whakahii o Kaipara to protect native forest and sites of significance to the iwi.

MSC’s Southern Hemisphere Alpine Conference

May 7, 2019, 9:36 AM

The Mountain Safety Council is hosting its biennial Southern Hemisphere Alpine Conference (SHAC) next month. And it is talking about avalanches.

Rayonier Matariki Forests wins outdoor access champion award for support of Pauanui Tairua Trail

May 6, 2019, 11:43 AM

The forestry company received the award on 2 May, following their nomination by Hikuai District Trust, which has been building the Pauanui Tairua Trail.

Turn the Easter/ANZAC holidays into a chance for students to win

Apr 16, 2019, 2:08 PM

Your students have been away for the Easter and ANZAC Day holidays. While those adventures are fresh get them to enter our Top Outdoor Spot Competition.  

Butter Barques and Gum Trail opens

Mar 8, 2019, 9:17 AM

Dargaville residents have rejuvenated their Butter Barques and Gum Trail. The trail opened last month officially, partly with the help of the Enhanced Access Fund.

$7,600 will help signpost Rawhitiroa Wetland wildlife

Feb 12, 2019, 11:38 AM

Wild for Taranaki has received $7,600 to build interpretation and education signs along its planned Rawhitiroa Wetland Walk.

Kerikeri's secret waterfall

Jan 31, 2019, 9:51 AM

Bob Bingham sent us this great entry about Kerikeri's new circular walk for our favourite tracks competition.

Mt Vic: Loop of Faith

Jan 10, 2019, 2:51 PM

RunWellington coach Chandima Kulathilake shares one of his favourite trail runs with us as his entry in our favourite track competition.