Jul 19, 2021, 9:01 AM

If you're new to long distance-hiking or have some questions around safety and walking alone - we've compiled some frequently asked questions to help.

Jun 24, 2021, 4:03 PM

“The law is clear that landowners cannot put lock gates over unformed legal roads”, says Walking Access Commission chief executive Ric Cullinane.

Jun 22, 2021, 11:21 AM

Kauri trees can live over 2000 years, grow over 50 metres tall and have trunk girths as big as 16 metres, but these giants are being jeopardised by Kauri dieback.

Jun 21, 2021, 1:19 PM

The West Coast District Council will be giving more support to its walkers and cyclists, thanks to a Walking Access Commission submission.

May 18, 2021, 3:32 PM

The rising popularity of e-bikes, e-scooters and other micromobility devices is creating challenges for people planning transport around New Zealand. 

May 14, 2021, 2:07 PM

Ric Cullinane says treating farmers and landholders with respect is the best way to gain access to private land. 

May 14, 2021, 1:59 PM

Hundreds of school students joined Te Araroa Trust, the commission and Federated Farmers on a virtual field trip around Bream Head and Whananaki last month.

May 5, 2021, 3:26 PM

“We are increasingly coming to understand that mental wellbeing is strongly shaped by social and physical environments” says a recent report from Waka Kotahi.

Feb 4, 2021, 2:40 PM

Kaye Nelson has been horse trekking for three decades. “I don’t know whether any person who is attached to horses would really be able to say exactly why," says Kaye.

Nov 3, 2020, 10:19 AM

New Zealanders are exploring our outdoors in greater numbers than before the COVID-19 pandemic.