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.

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.

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.

Julian Hitchman explains using geospatial data to create maps

May 8, 2019, 12:28 PM

Podcast: Julian Hitchman is one of the Commission's GIS Analysts. He talks about how we use geospatial data to create the maps we use.

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.