Walking Access Commission helps Charleston step again

Aug 27, 2018, 11:05 AM

A $17,000 grant from the Commission is helping to return Charleston to prominence, perhaps for the first time since 1867 when it nearly became NZ's capital.

Applications sought for funding to help public access to the outdoors

Aug 24, 2018, 3:35 PM

The Walking Access Commission is making $100,000 available to projects that enhance public access to the outdoors.

$10,000 helps secure safe trail for Tasman cyclists

Aug 20, 2018, 1:29 PM

We have made a $10,000 grant to the Nelson Cycle Trails Trust towards securing access on the Belgrove to Spooners Tunnel section of the Great Taste Trail.

New appointments to Walking Access Commission

Aug 9, 2018, 9:29 AM

Associate Agriculture Minister Meka Whaitiri has announced five new members to the Board, tasked with enhancing walking access opportunities across New Zealand.

Chris Livesey talks about new signs for Wellington's Manawa Karioi trails

Aug 3, 2018, 2:21 PM

Podcast: Chris Livesey from the Manawa Karioi restoration project says that currently the tracks, none of which are marked, can be a confusing web for people who have not used them before. New map panels at the entrances to Manawa Karioi and colour-coded

Fishers’ right-of-way to open beside Riuwaka River

Aug 2, 2018, 1:02 PM

People will have better access to the south branch of the Riuwaka River thanks to a joint initiative by Tasman District Council, Fish and Game and the New Zealand Walking Access Commission.