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Annual Report 2012-2013 released

Published 11 October 2013

The New Zealand Walking Access Commission's Annual Report for 2012-2013 is now available.

This report documents the Commission's performance for the year and its progress towards the objectives outlined in its Statement of Intent 2012-2015 and National Strategy 2010-2035.

Highlights for 2012-2013 include:

  • 66 access disputes resolved

  • 308 access enquiries responded to

  • Significant enhancements to the Walking Access Mapping System website

  • 17 Enhanced Access Fund projects completed

  • 3 new walkways established

  • A new education website called Both Sides of the Fence launched in November 2012

  • 2,379 students and teachers visited Both Sides of the Fence

  • One national forum and four regional forums held

  • 3,645 New Zealand Outdoor Access Code brochures distributed to the public

  • 69% of people agree that New Zealanders have a good understanding of how to behave in the outdoors

Read the full report on the publications page.