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New access created to Golden Bay beach
A South Island riding instructor’s drive to develop safe access to a Golden Bay beach has resulted in the creation of a new publicly accessible track across her family farm. The track, which will be officially opened on Sunday 10 August, stretches 2.2km from Grant Road near the Takaka-Collingwood Highway to Patons Rock Beach, northeast of Takaka. It provides access for horse riders, walkers, mountain bikers and other recreational users.
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Largest ever land covenant good for access too
The proposal by Switzerland-based music producer Mutt Lange to create New Zealand’s largest ever land covenant has been making headlines this week. Chairman John Forbes describes the work of the Commission to formalise public access.
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Upgrade for Both Sides of the Fence education site
School children around New Zealand will enjoy a more colourful, dynamic and fun experience when using the popular Both Sides of the Fence education website. The site has been recently upgraded with new and improved features and a more vibrant look overall.
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More enhancements for Commission websites
Increasing the availability of information and creating a more user-friendly experience have been top of mind for the Commission during its latest round of website improvements.
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News from the field
‘News from the field’ provides a roundup of public access topics being worked on the New Zealand Walking Access Commission’s regional field advisors. This month, we hear from John Gardiner (Northland and Auckland) and Rod McGregor (Taranaki and Manawatu).
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First phase of Grovetown Lagoon track completed
A new track has been built to provide access to Grovetown Lagoon, north of Blenheim, opening up the area’s history, culture and birdlife to those keen to explore a fascinating slice of New Zealand.
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