Upper Taieri wetlands nationally significant project

The Walking Access Commission is excited to be supporting a project to conserve, restore and develop wetlands along the Upper Taieri in Central Otago.

Outdoor pathways improve people’s mental wellbeing

“We are increasingly coming to understand that mental wellbeing is strongly shaped by social and physical environments” says a recent report from Waka Kotahi around the relationship between transport and mental health.

Shared pathway gets walkers off busy airport road

Walkers and cyclists living in Southeast Auckland can now enjoy a shared walkway off Highway 20B on Campana Road. This will be much safer for people who previously had to walk along the busy 20B state highway.

Map help is here

A helpful guide for users to familiarise themselves with our maps. The guide includes more information on our maps, layout, navigation, tools, login and GIS data.

Rick Edmonds - 2021 Outdoor Access Award winner

Rick Edmonds wins 2021 Outdoor Access Champion Award

Marlborough resident Rick Edmonds will receive the Outdoor Access Champion Award in Havelock on 24 May 2021. The award celebrates his significant contribution to public access in the outdoors in the Marlborough region.

Te Araroa gets support from Minister

The Walking Access Commission’s Board got a sunny opportunity to stroll with Walking Access Minister Hon Meka Whaitiri along a Paekākāriki stretch of Te Araroa this month.

Virtual field trip for school children showcases Te Araroa

Hundreds of school students joined Te Araroa Trust, the Walking Access Commission and Federated Farmers on a virtual field trip around Bream Head and Whananaki last month.

Asking politely will protect outdoor access for others

Ric Cullinane says treating farmers and landholders with respect is the best way to gain access to private land.