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Love of the outdoors lands Inger Perkins walking access role
Wednesday, 17 February 2016, 10:00 am | Walking Access Commission
A lifelong love of the outdoors and a passion for the natural environment made Inger Perkins jump at the chance to work for the New Zealand Walking Access Commission as a regional field advisor with responsibility for the West Coast. “The Commission ... More >>
Avid tramper seeks new challenge in walking access role
Tuesday, 16 February 2016, 4:12 pm | Walking Access Commission
A ‘great belief’ in outdoor access, born from a childhood spent tramping up mountains with his father and three brothers, prompted Chris Ward to apply for the Wellington regional field advisor role for the New Zealand Walking Access Commission. ... More >>
New walking access champion for top of the south
Tuesday, 16 February 2016, 4:11 pm | Walking Access Commission
Newly appointed New Zealand Walking Access Commission regional field officer, Penny Wardle, is a firm believer in the power of individuals to make a difference. It’s a quality the Blenheim woman expects to see in action in the community as she takes ... More >>
Neil Cooper, Stratford District Council receive awards
Thursday, 10 December 2015, 4:50 pm | Walking Access Commission
Stratford District Council and employee Neil Cooper have received Walking Access Awards for their significant contributions to improving walking access across a network of picturesque tracks and pathways in the Taranaki region. More >>
NZWAC recognises Hilton Ward for championing access
Tuesday, 8 December 2015, 3:24 pm | Walking Access Commission
Whangarei District Council staff member Hilton Ward has been recognised by the New Zealand Walking Access Commission for his contribution towards improving land access for people in the Whangarei region. More >>
NZWAC recognises Sport Bay of Plenty for walking initiatives
Tuesday, 8 December 2015, 3:12 pm | Walking Access Commission
Sport Bay of Plenty has been recognised by the New Zealand Walking Access Commission for its outstanding Virtually on Track and City on its Feet programmes. More >>
Lynne Alexander receives Walking Access Award
Monday, 30 November 2015, 11:25 am | Walking Access Commission
Akaroa resident Lynne Alexander has received a Walking Access Award for her significant contribution towards developing some of the area’s finest walks and making them accessible to thousands of people. More >>
Southland’s Ann Irving to receive Walking Access Award
Friday, 13 November 2015, 1:17 pm | Walking Access Commission
Southland resident Ann Irving is to receive a national Walking Access Award in recognition of her efforts towards obtaining public access to one of the few remaining flax wetlands in Southland. More >>
Top Outdoor Spot competition back in 2016
Wednesday, 4 November 2015, 11:53 am | Walking Access Commission
It’s time for Kiwi students to think about the photos, drawings and descriptions of their favourite outdoor places they’d like to enter into the 2016 Top Outdoor Spot competition. More >>
Walking Access Award for Waitomo’s ‘unassuming champion’
Wednesday, 28 October 2015, 11:29 am | Walking Access Commission
28 October 2015 Walking Access Award for Waitomo’s ‘unassuming champion’ Waitomo resident Peter Chandler has received a Walking Access Award in recognition of his outstanding efforts to develop new tracks and trails and make access to the outdoors ... More >>
Aspiring scholars sought for public access scholarship
Monday, 21 September 2015, 3:30 pm | Walking Access Commission
Applications are being sought for a $5,000 scholarship that will support study into public access to the outdoors and New Zealand’s farming heritage. More >>
Applications invited for Enhanced Access Fund
Tuesday, 11 August 2015, 1:07 pm | Walking Access Commission
Groups undertaking projects to enhance access to the outdoors are encouraged to apply for funding through the New Zealand Walking Access Commission’s Enhanced Access Fund. A total of $63,000 is available across two funding rounds in 2015-2016 ... More >>
Walking Access builds better understanding
Thursday, 16 July 2015, 11:40 am | Walking Access Commission
A passion for tramping, a background in farming and a shared family interest in fishing and hunting means the New Zealand Walking Access Commission’s newest field officer, Felicity Brough has a good grasp on the range of issues that can arise over public ... More >>
From behind the scenes to scenic job
Friday, 19 June 2015, 10:32 am | Walking Access Commission
Ange van der Laan’s new role as regional field advisor for the New Zealand Walking Access Commission is a long way from the film sets of Xena Warrior Princess in Auckland where she once worked. But it’s a role the environmentally minded, outdoor-enthusiast ... More >>
Vision Kerikeri awarded funding for Wairoa Stream Track
Wednesday, 3 June 2015, 3:12 pm | Walking Access Commission
3 June 2015 Vision Kerikeri awarded funding for Wairoa Stream Waterfall Track Walkers in the Far North will be able to more easily access the new Wairoa Stream Waterfall Track following the announcement of a $1,463 grant to assist Vision Kerikeri with ... More >>
Online mapping system helps Waikato hunters hit the mark
Friday, 29 May 2015, 12:01 pm | Walking Access Commission
Online mapping system helps Waikato hunters hit the mark Planning a hunting trip in the Waikato just got easier following the introduction of new hunter access information on the free, nationwide Walking Access Mapping System. The Waikato hunting access ... More >>
Students capture New Zealand’s ‘Top Outdoors Spots’
Wednesday, 29 April 2015, 12:07 pm | Walking Access Commission
A stunning lakeside vista, an impressive painting of New Zealand’s tallest mountain and a well written account of a classic New Zealand family holiday have taken top honours in the 2015 Top Outdoor Spot competition. The national competition invited ... More >>
Funding available for projects enhancing outdoor access
Wednesday, 28 January 2015, 3:02 pm | Walking Access Commission
Groups working on projects to improve access to the New Zealand outdoors still have a month left to apply for funding through the Enhanced Access Fund’s fourth and final 2014-2015 funding round. The fund is managed by the New Zealand Walking Access ... More >>
Follow the Kiwi way these holidays
Friday, 19 December 2014, 12:21 pm | Walking Access Commission
New Zealanders are encouraged to ‘follow the Kiwi way’ over the holidays by showing respect for neighbouring landholders when accessing the country’s beaches, forests, rivers and mountains. More >>
Council recognised for contributions to public access
Thursday, 11 December 2014, 12:53 pm | Walking Access Commission
The Tasman District Council has today been recognised with a national award for its work improving public access to Tasman’s rivers, lakes, mountains and coast. More >>
