NZWAC recognises Dunedin's Andrew Lonie for mountain biking contribution

Dunedin City Council staff member Andrew Lonie has been recognised by the New Zealand Walking Access Commission for the positive contribution he has made towards mountain biking activities in the Otago region.

Mr Lonie, a recreation planning officer, played a pivotal part in establishing a Heads of Agreement between the Dunedin City Council and Mountain Biking Otago, a club that aims to encourage and develop all aspects of recreational and competitive mountain biking in the region.

Chris Arbuckle, the Commission's regional field advisor for Otago, Waitaki and the Catlins, said the agreement has made a major contribution towards facilitating access discussions between the Council and the mountain biking community.

“It's a pivotal document that establishes a relationship of trust between the two parties, and also helps start a conversation with new people,â€