Commission focuses on Māori heritage, the environment and cycle paths

Jul 3, 2020, 11:08 AM

Primary Industries Minister Damien O’Connor has told the Commission what he wants it to focus on for the coming year.

Hundreds enter their top outdoor spots

Jul 3, 2020, 8:13 AM

Nearly 400 students entered this year’s Top Outdoor Spot competition. The judges will begin shortlisting next week. They hope to let the winners know soon.

Land Advisor – 2 year fixed-term

Jun 23, 2020, 9:50 AM

We want an experienced land advisor to join us. 
The successful applicant will identify public access and opportunities to enhance and secure additional public access

New budget funding means more outdoor access for Kiwis

May 18, 2020, 1:02 PM

Budget 2020 has doubled annual funding for the Walking Access Commission Ara Hīkoi Aotearoa

Felicity Brough’s farm is a winner with the birds

May 18, 2020, 12:59 PM

Felicity Brough shares her farm with some watchful kārearea.

Playing our part in the response to COVID-19

Apr 27, 2020, 1:43 PM

The Commission is one of NZ’s smallest Crown agencies. But when we got the opportunity to help the All-of-Government response to COVID-19 we were keen to contribute.

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.

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