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There's more on our maps
You can now see an extra 1,400 reserves of publicly accessible land on our maps. The combined area is 3,000 ha – twice the size of Blenheim. Each small parcel supports the public access network, connecting us to the whenua and to each other.
Access to rivers, lakes and the coast
Have you ever wondered whether a riverbed is publicly accessible? Do you know your marginal strips from your esplanade strips? And what exactly is the Queen’s Chain?
Explore our refreshed guidance about access to rivers, lakes and the coast.
Pukekohe trail extension
A $5,000 Enhanced Access Grant is helping Whakaupoko Landcare enhance the Five Summits Trail in Pukekohe.
A new walkway easement will transform a there-and-back leg of the trail into a loop. It will also improve access for those with bikes or buggies.
Wairarapa angling access saved
Fishing access to a stretch of the Ruamahanga River has been saved after we objected to a proposal to stop an unformed legal road.
The 300m strip provides access for trout fishing and has now been vested as a local purpose reserve.
How farmers benefit from sharing
Allowing public access on farms brings economic, social and environmental advantages. It can help overcome the urban-rural divide that sometimes creates negative press.
Check out these six reasons to consider having a public walkway or cycleway on your farm.
Nominate an Outdoor Access Champion
Who would you like to recognise for their help opening up the great outdoors to the public? The Outdoor Access Champion awards recognise people and organisations who have made significant and lasting contributions to public access to the outdoors in New Zealand.
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