Nov 3, 2020, 10:19 AM

New Zealanders are exploring our outdoors in greater numbers than before the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.