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Maps Take Award-winning Kiwi Across The World
Monday, 11 July 2022, 11:15 am | NZ Walking Access Commission
Two young New Zealand mapmakers will receive a global award for developing new mapping applications that help people access the outdoors. Danica Torres (26) and Julian Hitchman (30) have been selected to receive a Special Achievement in GIS Award at ... More >>
Outdoor Access Needs Women
Tuesday, 25 January 2022, 4:25 pm | NZ Walking Access Commission
The Commission is proud to recognise the wāhine that have made a significant impact in accessing the outdoors in New Zealand. Five women from Kerikeri to Canterbury will be recognised as 2022 Outdoor Access Champions later this year. The five deserving ... More >>
More To Explore In Kerikeri
Friday, 22 October 2021, 10:52 am | NZ Walking Access Commission
More public access in Kerikeri means Te Tahawai Stream Track can lead you all the way through to Waianiwaniwa (Rainbow Falls) and beyond. You could spend the day in the historic township of Kerikeri, then make your way via Te Tahawai Stream Track ... More >>
Te Araroa Walkers Need Backup Plan
Wednesday, 13 October 2021, 12:22 pm | NZ Walking Access Commission
"With Northland, Auckland and Waikato closed to through-walking, we suggest walkers planning to do Te Araroa do the South Island first," says Te Araroa Executive Director, Mark Weatherall. Recent alert levels left walkers stranded in ... More >>
Increased Climbing Access Could Inspire Future Olympians
Wednesday, 11 August 2021, 11:59 am | NZ Walking Access Commission
More access for rock climbers in north Waikato will enable more Kiwis to enjoy the Olympic sport. Increased public access to crags (steep or rugged cliffs or rock faces) around Wharepapa South means more routes for rock climbers. Edwin Sheppard from the ... More >>
Good Behaviour Could Have Saved Cattle Tragedy
Friday, 6 August 2021, 12:15 pm | NZ Walking Access Commission
"There is often a lack of understanding of issues to be aware of when walking or cycling in rural areas, especially on farms. This situation was tragic for both the cattle and the farmers as well as the mountain bikers," says Walking Access ... More >>
Shared Pathway Gets Walkers Off Busy Airport Road
Thursday, 15 April 2021, 10:45 am | NZ Walking Access Commission
Walkers and cyclists living in Southeast Auckland will soon be able to enjoy a shared walkway off Highway 20B on Campana Road. This will be much safer for people who previously had to walk along the busy 20B state highway. This pathway is also an important part ... More >>
Fishers’ right-of-way to open beside Riuwaka River
Thursday, 2 August 2018, 1:40 pm | NZ Walking Access Commission
The deal sees a public right-of-way opened along nearly a kilometre of riverbank off Riuwaka Valley Left Branch Road to where the river leaves Kahurangi National Park. More >>
Northland group awarded funding for coastal walkway
Friday, 5 September 2014, 1:28 pm | NZ Walking Access Commission
Northland group awarded funding for coastal walkway extension Northland’s Waipu Lions Club has been awarded an $8,000 grant from the New Zealand Walking Access Commission to support its work extending the Waipu Beach to Langs Cove Coastal Walkway. The ... More >>
Walking access champions sought for awards
Tuesday, 17 June 2014, 11:58 am | NZ Walking Access Commission
People and organisations across New Zealand are being urged to send in their nominations for the 2014 Walking Access Awards. The annual awards, run by the New Zealand Walking Access Commission, recognise the leadership, achievements and contributions of people ... More >>
Outdoor Access Projects to Receive Walking Access Funding
Tuesday, 28 May 2013, 2:01 pm | NZ Walking Access Commission
The New Zealand Walking Access Commission has awarded more than $60,000 in funding to organisations across the country working to enhance recreational access in the outdoors. More >>
National mapping system enters next stage of evolution
Tuesday, 16 October 2012, 5:00 pm | NZ Walking Access Commission
Discovering recreational opportunities in the outdoors has today become even easier thanks to the introduction of major enhancements to the Walking Access Mapping System ( www.wams.org.nz ). More >>
Dry Acheron Track established in Canterbury
Monday, 16 May 2011, 2:39 pm | NZ Walking Access Commission
A walkway has been established in Canterbury to enhance access along parts of the Dry Acheron Stream to the Big Ben Range in the Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park. The walkway offers a variety of walks for people of varying fitness levels and is ... More >>
NZ Walking Access Commission Report
Monday, 16 November 2009, 3:21 pm | NZ Walking Access Commission
New Zealand Walking Access Commission chairman John Acland said the first nine months of operation were a busy time for the Commission and, although the organisation was not yet fully operational, progress has been made on key priorities. More >>
