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.

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.

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.

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)

Dec 21, 2017, 11:11 AM

Our friends at the Mountain Safety Councilhave produced a great new tool that you can use to easily help plan your outdoor adventures this summer.