Walkways - Frequently Asked Questions

pdf (96 KB) | Published July 2016

This FAQ focuses specifically on walkways that have been formally established and gazetted under the Walking Access Act 2008 or New Zealand Walkways Act 1990.

Access along rivers, lakes and the coast - Frequently Asked Questions

pdf (46 KB) | Published July 2016

This FAQ answers common questions about access to water margins and riverbeds. It also describes the effects of erosion and accretion on public access.

Roadways over Māori Land - Frequently Asked Questions

pdf (34 KB) | Published July 2016

Roadways over Māori land provide access over Māori land to other Māori land, or sometimes to general or Crown land.

Walking access and Māori land - Frequently Asked Questions

pdf (38 KB) | Published July 2016

Generally, unalienated Maori land does not have public access provisions. It is governed under the Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993.

Resolving disputes over access - Frequently Asked Questions

pdf (54 KB) | Published July 2016

The Commission’s staff and regional field advisors are available to provide independent and impartial advice on public access and to help resolve access disputes.

The Walking Access Mapping System - Frequently Asked Questions

pdf (44 KB) | Published July 2016

The Walking Access Mapping System is an online system that uses geographic information system (GIS) technology to display publicly accessible land.

Access for landholders - Frequently Asked Questions

pdf (41 KB) | Published July 2016

The Outdoor Access Code is a Walking Access Commission publication that sets out the rights and responsibilities of recreational users and landholders.

Walking access in the outdoors - Frequently Asked Questions

pdf (55 KB) | Published July 2016

The Walking Access Commission aims to enhance free, certain, enduring and practical access to the outdoors in a way that respects everyone’s rights and the environment.

Health and safety responsibilities of farmers to recreational visitors - Flowchart

pdf (75 KB) | Published July 2016

When do you have a duty to warn people about hazards?

Sign project with Federated Farmers New Zealand - Fact Sheet

pdf (56 KB) | Published July 2016

Federated Farmers and the Commission have developed a sign for landholders to use showing where they are happy for walking access to happen on their land.