Public access over farmland 'win-win' says Wairarapa farmer

Farmers creating public access across their land can build awareness of what they do, strengthen relationships with the community and even boost farming productivity.

That’s according to Alistair Gibb, who recently established an easement and track to facilitate public access across his Wairarapa farm to a scenic section of the Ruamahanga River near Gladstone.

Funding awarded for Queenstown, Wellington and Kerikeri trails

Three projects designed to improve access to the outdoors have received support from the latest round of the New Zealand Walking Access Commission’s Enhanced Access Fund.

Share your views on the Both Sides of the Fence website

Are you a principal, teacher or teacher aide? The New Zealand Walking Access Commission is running a survey to gather thoughts on its Both Sides of the Fence website and recent Top Outdoor Spot Competition.

Mapping system development project begins

A project has begun to explore options for the next stage of development of the Walking Access Mapping System. The project, which began in April, is examining how the New Zealand Walking Access Commission can ensure the mapping system caters to an increasingly broad and technologically savvy audience.

Students capture ‘Top Outdoor Spots’

A stunning lakeside vista, an impressive painting of New Zealand’s tallest mountain and a well written account of a classic New Zealand family holiday have taken top honours in the 2015 Top Outdoor Spot competition.

Online mapping system helps Waikato hunters hit the mark

Planning a hunting trip in the Waikato just got easier following the introduction of new hunter access point information on the free, nationwide Walking Access Mapping System.

News from the field – June 2015

‘News from the field’ provides a roundup of public access topics being worked on by the New Zealand Walking Access Commission’s regional field advisors. This month, we hear from Geoff Holgate (Canterbury) and one of our newest regional field advisors, Rex Hendry (Taranaki, Whanganui and Manawatu).