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We invite you to our first hui for 2026 - an online presentation by Dylan Hyman, Research Intern at the Outdoor Access Commission.
- Free
- Thursday 19 February
- 12 noon
Over the summer, Dylan undertook a nationwide review exploring how councils recognise, protect, and improve public access to nature in their planning documents. His report examines a selection of councils and analyses their treatment of outdoor access in District Plans, Long-Term Plans, Open Space Strategies, and other planning frameworks that shape how communities connect with the outdoors.
Topic: How councils plan for access to nature: Findings from a national document analysis
Dylan's report is available online for those who want to read it before the hui next Thursday:
This presentation will:
- Outline Dylan’s research approach and key findings
- Highlight trends, gaps, and opportunities across council planning
- Discuss how planning documents can better support equitable, enduring public access
- Provide space for questions and kōrero
This hui offers valuable insights into how community groups can work with their councils to enable and improve public access.
This session will be an interactive session — we welcome people to share your local experiences and ask questions.
Please pass this invite along to anyone who might be interested.
Hei konā mai,
Bernice Prakash
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Outdoor Access Commission regional advisors are a great first port of call when you have trail-building questions. They have an incredible wealth of knowledge and will point you in the right direction.
Our website also has a lot of information. If you can not find a resource you want, please contact me.
