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Wishing New Zealand a safe and happy holiday
Christmas is around the corner and summer is here, which means we can all look forward to spending more time with our family and friends and getting out into the great outdoors.
Many of us will be taking advantage of the good weather and holiday season to explore some of New Zealand’s many scenic spots, either by returning to favourite places or discovering new ones. We’re fortunate to have so many spectacular destinations right at our doorstep and such a variety of outdoor experiences to choose from. Whether it’s hiking or cycling, rock-climbing or canoeing, there is something for everyone.
Before you head out, I encourage you to take a look at our Walking Access Mapping System. It’s a useful tool for planning your trip because it tells you what land is publicly accessible, wherever you are in the country.
It also pays to visit our Follow the Kiwi Way website, which provides practical guidelines about what to be mindful of when you are accessing the outdoors. This is a busy time of year and respectful behaviour in the outdoors makes a world of difference for rural communities that experience high visitor numbers over this period.
The Commission will shut down at the end of the day on 23 December, and reopen for business on 4 January. I’d like to wish you all a special time with your loved ones this Christmas, and a satisfying break.
Happy holidays,
Eric Pyle, chief executive
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Boost for North Island trail development
More than 70 trail developers and managers from the North Island have laid the groundwork for a trail blazing initiative that will see government and community groups working more closely to develop and map walking and cycling trails in their region.
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Iconic Roaring Meg Pack Track re-opened to walkers
A farming family that allowed people to access the Queenstown Lakes region’s iconic Roaring Meg Pack Track up until the end of last year has announced it has re-opened public access to the track in time for the summer holidays.
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Can outdoor access and tourism go hand in hand?
Can our outdoor access network grow in step with visitor numbers? NZWAC chief executive Eric Pyle takes a look at the path ahead.
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Top Outdoor Spot competition returns
Kiwi school children will again have the chance to photograph, draw and describe their favourite outdoor places as part of the national Top Outdoor Spot competition celebrating enjoyment of the great outdoors as part of the New Zealand way of life.
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Whareroa Farm Reserve receives funding for signage
The Whareroa Guardians Community Trust has received $2,140 to assist with the design and installation of signs to mark public access on a new Kāpiti Coast walking track.
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This summer, follow the Kiwi way
New Zealanders and tourists should strive to ‘follow the Kiwi way’ as they head into the great outdoors this summer.
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NZWAC Annual Report released
The New Zealand Walking Access Commission’s Annual Report 2015-2016 is now available online. This report documents the Commission’s performance for the year.
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News from the field
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 John Gardiner (Northland), and Geoff Holgate (Canterbury).
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