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.
News: September 2017
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.
Off-road paths will make safer school journeys
Aug 6, 2019, 12:07 PM
The Walking Access Commission advocates for more off-road pathways for people to get between their homes and key amenities like schools, places of work and shops.
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.
Landowners are not responsible for health and safety of outdoor recreationalists
Jul 8, 2019, 10:33 AM
In this podcast Sam Newton discusses how landowners are not responsible for the health and safety of outdoor recreationists - and why this is good news.
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.