Sep 8, 2020, 4:22 PM

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

Aug 25, 2020, 9:37 AM

The Walking Access Commission's mapping partner Eagle Technologies is improving LocalMaps, the program our online mapping system runs on.  

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Jul 27, 2018, 9:55 AM

The Commission's kaumātua, Korotau Tamiana, describes his early work training men to create trails into the previously inaccessible Te Urewera. (Podcast 4 mins)

Jul 20, 2018, 11:22 AM

How much public access is there in New Zealand? How much can the Commission’s Walking Access Mapping System (WAMS) display?

Apr 4, 2018, 9:24 AM

So how complete is the Walking Access Mapping System (WAMS)? We are running a project to find out.