Unlocking the gates after COVID-19
Jun 2, 2020, 11:13 AM
As we unlocked our doors after Alert Levels 3 and 4 of our COVID-19 pandemic response we were grateful.
But some of us were also a little melancholy.
News: February 2019
Unformed Legal Roads
Apr 20, 2020, 12:39 PM
Unformed Legal Roads are important for outdoor recreation because they give people access to the outdoors. If you want to know more check out our Knowledge Base.
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.
Accessible streets and accessible trails
Mar 20, 2020, 10:58 AM
The Associate Minister of Transport wants to make footpaths more pedestrian-friendly as new forms of transport change the way people get around.
Don Cameron on public access protecting native birds
Mar 19, 2020, 10:21 AM
Don Cameron talks about the link between providing good multi-modal tracks and trails and protecting our biodiversity with traps.
Tactical Urbanism – quick, cheap solutions for Auckland's pedestrians and cyclists
Mar 3, 2020, 11:45 AM
Declan Weir says tactical urbanism could make it easier for people to walk and cycle around Auckland.
Connecting the people of North Waikato through a network of tracks
Feb 28, 2020, 12:05 PM
In this podcast, Asher Wilson-Goldman tells us what the Connecting Franklin North Waikato Project is, and what it will mean for people in the fast-growing region.
Raetihi restores historic walkway
Feb 13, 2020, 11:16 AM
Ameku Road Walkway is simply an under-used ‘paper’ road and farm track. Then the homesteads fell into disuse. Now Raetihi residents want to restore it.
Track a memorial to Truby King
Feb 5, 2020, 11:42 AM
Don Sinclair belongs to a group that is building a track to the Sir Truby King Bridge in Tahakopa.
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