Statement of Performance Expectations 2019-2020

pdf (2.3 MB) | Published June 2019

This Statement of Performance Expectations reflects our proposed performance targets and forecast financial information for the year ahead. It is produced in accordance with section 149E of the Crown Entities Act 2004.

Submission on the Reform of the Overseas Investment Act 2005

pdf (246 KB) | Published May 2019

Our key interest is in sensitive land (non-urban land over five hectares and land adjoining lakes, rivers, foreshore and/or land managed by DOC) and special land.

Submission on the Management of Crown Pastoral Land

pdf (200 KB) | Published April 2019

Submission to LINZ. This document submits that improving public access for recreation on Crown pastoral land should be an important outcome of the review.

Walkway Easement Instrument (Jan 2019)

pdf (116 KB) | Published January 2019

Our standard easement form that meets our requirements for walkway easements. The form is designed to be consistent with the statutory conditions that apply to easements.

Annual Report 2017-18

pdf (1.4 MB) | Published December 2018

This publication reports on the New Zealand Walking Access Commission’s performance and activities for 2017-2018.

Greenways, property developers and the use of incentives

pdf (1.1 MB) | Published October 2018

Holly Stevens’ research highlights incentives to encourage Auckland’s property developers to allow public access through their land for greenway development.

Statement of Intent 2018-2022

pdf (1.1 MB) | Published June 2018

This Statement of Intent (SOI) sets out what the New Zealand Walking Access Commission Ara Hīkoi Aotearoa (NZWAC) intends to achieve or contribute to over the next four years and how it will manage its functions and operations to meet its intentions.

Statement of Performance Expectations 2018-2019

pdf (15 MB) | Published June 2018

This Statement of Performance Expectations reflects our proposed performance targets and forecast financial information for the year ahead. It is produced in accordance with section 149E of the Crown Entities Act 2004.

South Island High Country Access Report

pdf (5.7 MB) | Published March 2018

The New Zealand Walking Access Commission has produced a draft report for consultation on public access to the outdoors in and around the South Island High Country.

Walking Access Strategy 2017 - 2022

pdf (7.1 MB) | Published January 2018

This document gives an overview of the past, present and future state of public access in New Zealand, and the role and priorities of the Commission for the years 2017 - 2022. Included is an A3 plan outlining some of the key projects the Commission is inv