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Outdoor Access Commission
Improved data flow makes more accurate maps
The engine that drives Aotearoa’s best public access maps is getting an overhaul, and with it, some extra oomph. Herenga ā Nuku's geospatial mapping team is building a unique automatic data processing pipeline that adds previously unidentified parcels of public access to our maps.
Macetown road
Progress is being made on one of New Zealand’s oldest, most longstanding and colourful public access cases.
Northland engineer wins Outdoor Access Champion award
Steve Gwilliam, a dedicated advocate for cycling in Tai Tokerau, received an Outdoor Access Champion Award last month.
New Walkway Ko Te Ara a Taane a “Revelation”
A new public Walkway near Waimate, boasting views worthy of a forest god, is the latest win for a South Canterbury project turning bare land into bird-filled bush.
Sign of the Vines: new Marlborough Vineyard Trail
A new bike trail linking Marlborough wineries has been opened, helped by a grant for signage from Herenga ā Nuku Aotearoa, the Outdoor Access Commission.
Access easements are the foundation of Kawatiri Coastal Trail
Herenga ā Nuku has supported the Kawatiri Coastal Trail since the Charleston Westport Coastal Trail Trust started planning its route in 2015.
Kawakawa wetland boardwalk construction gets underway
Our Northland field advisor attended a karakia this week to bless the start of a boardwalk construction for Ngā Papa Pa Orooro, a Ngāti Hine-led project in Kawakawa.
Don’t fence us out - anatomy of a public access fail
Trampers and hunters have been unable to access Ferny Gair via the Teme River in Marlborough for many years despite an unformed legal road and a marginal strip providing legal access. This month, the Sunday Star Times published an important investigation into the issue and its broader implications for NZ.
Legal public access between Avon Valley Road and Ferny Gair Conservation Area clearly exists, and we can demonstrate it on maps and legal documents. The intent of that unformed legal road and marginal strip is clear – to provide unimpeded, free public access to Ferny Gair.
Read more - Stuff
High Court’s Whakaari decision confirms landowners not liable for access
Ongoing concerns among landowners about liability for injuries on their land during recreational activities have been addressed by the High Court's decision in the case of Whakaari Management Ltd v WorkSafe. The court confirmed that landowners are not responsible for risks associated with recreational activities. This ruling comes after a troubling trend of landowners blocking public access because they misunderstood the Health and Safety at Work Act.
The Aotearoa Climbing Access Trust (ACAT) played a pivotal role, intervening in the appeal and representing the voice of outdoor recreationists. The court decision underscores the importance of accessible outdoor spaces while acknowledging the tragic events on Whakaari/White Island.
Analysis of the Whakaari decision's implications for recreational access - ACAT
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