Feb 19, 2021, 11:25 AM

New tourism recommendations from the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment could benefit walkways, cycleways, and the environment. 

Feb 5, 2021, 9:29 AM

Kate Scott is the owner of remote Rees Valley Station, near Glenorchy. She talked to us about what it’s like for her family to have a stream of tourists on their land.

Dec 1, 2020, 10:49 AM

Dr Gordon Hosking will receive an Outdoor Access Champion Award in Mangawhai this week. The award recognises his significant contribution to public access to the outdoors.

Oct 21, 2020, 11:13 AM

The Commission has created a 20-metre wide esplanade strip along part of the Waiau Uwha River, giving people the right to pass over the land beside the river.

Oct 21, 2020, 10:44 AM

The Walking Access Commission is seeking nominations of people and groups who champion public access to the outdoors. Nominations are open until 31 January 2021

Oct 19, 2020, 2:07 PM

Shaun Norman received an Outdoor Access Champion Award to recognise his significant and lasting contribution to public access to the outdoors in Aoraki Mt Cook.

Sep 16, 2020, 12:21 PM

Professor Mick Abbott teaches landscape architecture at Lincoln University. He talks to us about his view that landscapes can help shape people.

Sep 15, 2020, 11:25 AM

Matiere in the King Country is not a busy place but when you are there you can now walk along the riverbanks of the Ōhura River.

Sep 8, 2020, 4:22 PM

We have introduced some great new features that make finding information on our website even easier.

Sep 1, 2020, 4:55 PM

The Walking Access Commission hopes to help resolve a dispute about whitebaiters accessing the Mōkau River near the end of Te Mahoe Road.