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New scholarship honours Kiwi farming leader
Wednesday, 3 December 2014, 1:03 pm | Walking Access Commission
The memory of one of New Zealand’s modern farming leaders has been honoured today with the establishment of the John H Aspinall Scholarship to support study into public access to the outdoors and New Zealand’s farming heritage. More >>
Funding available to enhance access to the outdoors
Friday, 3 October 2014, 2:57 pm | Walking Access Commission
Funding available to enhance access to the outdoors The New Zealand Walking Access Commission is now accepting applications for the third round of its 2014-2015 Enhanced Access Fund programme. The fund supports projects that provide free, certain, enduring ... More >>
Coromandel walking and cycling trail receives funding boost
Friday, 5 September 2014, 1:59 pm | Walking Access Commission
Coromandel’s Hikaui District Trust has been awarded an $8,000 grant from the New Zealand Walking Access Commission to assist development a walking and cycling trail between Pauanui and Tairua. The funding has been allocated from the Commission’s ... More >>
Makeover for Both Sides of the Fence education website
Thursday, 24 July 2014, 11:19 am | Walking Access Commission
School children around New Zealand will enjoy a more colourful, dynamic and fun experience when using the popular Both Sides of the Fence education website. The site, online at www.bothsidesofthefence.org.nz, has been recently upgraded with new and improved ... More >>
Funding for groups improving access to the countryside
Tuesday, 1 July 2014, 11:51 am | Walking Access Commission
Projects that improve people’s ability to get into the outdoors may qualify for funding from the New Zealand Walking Access Commission’s Enhanced Access Fund. This contestable fund supports projects designed to enhance access to New Zealand's ... More >>
Applications welcome for 2014 Enhanced Access Fund
Tuesday, 1 April 2014, 2:26 pm | Walking Access Commission
Groups undertaking projects to enhance access to New Zealand’s outdoors are invited to apply for funding through the Enhanced Access Fund 2014. The contestable fund, administered by the New Zealand Walking Access Commission, aims to support projects ... More >>
Bay of Plenty students win Top Outdoor Spot competion
Thursday, 27 March 2014, 11:53 am | Walking Access Commission
A classic Kiwi beach scene and a poetic description of the East Cape township of Te Araroa have taken top honours in the 2014 Top Outdoor Spot competition. More >>
Nelson Tasman trail receives signage makeover
Thursday, 23 January 2014, 10:09 am | Walking Access Commission
Nelson Tasman trail receives signage makeover A walking and mountain biking trail near Nelson has been given a makeover with the installation of signage and route markers to make it easier for outdoorspeople to find and enjoy. The previously unmarked ... More >>
Awards celebrate New Zealand’s public access champions
Monday, 23 September 2013, 3:36 pm | Walking Access Commission
Four of New Zealand’s public access champions were celebrated today at the inaugural New Zealand Walking Access Commission Awards in Wellington. More >>
Dunedin, Opotiki students win 'Top Outdoor Spot’ competition
Monday, 25 March 2013, 5:06 pm | Walking Access Commission
A photo of a sun-loving Labrador and a poetic description of Waiotahi Beach have won ‘Best Photo’ and ‘Best Description’ in the New Zealand Walking Access Commission’s Top Outdoor Spot competition. More >>
One month to go for outdoor access funding applications
Monday, 4 February 2013, 10:56 am | Walking Access Commission
Clubs and organisations undertaking projects to improve access to the outdoors have one month left to apply for funding through the 2013 round of the Enhanced Access Fund. The New Zealand Walking Access Commission has made up to $138,000 (including ... More >>
Outdoorspeople encouraged to ‘follow the Kiwi way’
Thursday, 20 December 2012, 11:05 am | Walking Access Commission
The New Zealand Walking Access Commission is encouraging New Zealanders to ‘Follow the Kiwi Way’ when accessing the outdoors this holiday season. More >>
Enhanced Access Fund invites applications
Monday, 10 December 2012, 10:05 am | Walking Access Commission
New Zealand Walking Access Commission Media release 10 December 2012 Enhanced Access Fund invites applications Organisations undertaking projects to enhance access to the outdoors can now apply for funding through the 2013 round of the New Zealand ... More >>
Top beaches now online on the Walking Access Mapping System
Thursday, 6 December 2012, 10:17 am | Walking Access Commission
New Zealand Walking Access Commission Media release 6 December 2012 Top New Zealand beaches now online on the Walking Access Mapping System Beach lovers can now easily locate beaches across the country with resident surf life saving clubs, thanks to ... More >>
Western Bay of Plenty tracks now online
Tuesday, 27 November 2012, 4:00 pm | Walking Access Commission
Finding walking, cycling, mountain biking and other recreational tracks in the Bay of Plenty just became easier, thanks to a decision by the Western Bay of Plenty District Council to make its track information available on the Walking Access Mapping System. More >>
Website helps Kiwi kids access the outdoors responsibly
Friday, 2 November 2012, 12:47 pm | Walking Access Commission
The New Zealand Walking Access Commission has developed an online learning environment called Both Sides of the Fence ( www.bothsidesofthefence.org.nz ) to help teachers engage and educate students about accessing the outdoors responsibly and the value ... More >>
Fund makes outdoor access easier
Monday, 28 May 2012, 11:37 am | Walking Access Commission
Twenty-two projects designed to improve access to the outdoors will receive funding through the New Zealand Walking Access Commission’s Enhanced Access Fund. More >>
Enhanced Access Fund invites applications
Thursday, 2 February 2012, 10:29 am | Walking Access Commission
New Zealand Walking Access Commission Media Release 2 February 2011 Enhanced Access Fund invites applications Organisations and individuals undertaking projects to enhance access to the outdoors can now apply for funding through the 2012 round of the New ... More >>
Scenic Otago walkway restored to former glory
Monday, 5 December 2011, 10:48 am | Walking Access Commission
Restoration work has been completed on a scenic walkway alongside Otago’s Purakaunui Inlet to ensure the area remains accessible for future generations. More >>
New scenic walkway opening in Bay of Islands
Thursday, 22 September 2011, 11:28 am | Walking Access Commission
The final stage of a walkway that winds through coastal beaches, mangroves and native bush between Okiato and Russell in the Bay of Islands will be officially opened to the public on Saturday, 24 September. More >>
