Te Araroa partners with the Commission
Te Araroa Trust and the Walking Access Commission have joined forces to work on the Trust’s length-of-New Zealand trail. The trust is kaitiaki for the 3000km walking trail stretching from Cape Reinga to Bluff. Previously it relied on donations and volunteer support. Now it will have access to the commission's resources and staff. This includes its digital mapping team, its regional field advisors, and other staff.
Overseas Investment Act gives opportunities for outdoor accessRic Cullinane talks about the Walking Access Commission’s job looking at applications by overseas investors to see if there are any access opportunities for New Zealanders that could become part of the conditions of sale.
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Vector basemaps will mean faster mappingThe Walking Access Commission's mapping partner Eagle Technologies is introducing vector basemaps to our online mapping system. This means the map looks clearer- it always looks crisp, down to the lowest zoom level.
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Picton-Havelock Link Pathway nears the finish lineThe 38km Link Pathway Te Ara Tuhono between Picton and Havelock is nearly complete. After 15 years working on it, Rick Edmonds is looking forward to finishing.
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Southland Regional Field Advisor – contract roleLooking for a role that provides plenty of variety and the chance to improve public access to the outdoors for future generations? We are seeking an experienced person to act as a regional field advisor in Southland region.
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Winners of the Top Outdoor Spot Competition 2020
The winners of the 2020 Top Outdoor Spot photography, artwork and writing competition came from all over New Zealand – Colville in the Coromandel, Napier in the Hawkes Bay and Milton in South Otago.
