Publications

Statement of Performance Expectations 2022-2023
Published July 2022
This Statement of Performance Expectations reflects our proposed performance targets and forecast financial information for the year ahead. We produced it in accordance with section 149E of the Crown Entities Act 2004.

Submission to Whanganui District Council's Open Space and Physical Activity Strategy
Published June 2022
The Commission supports the direction outlined in this strategy which encourages safe, active transport connectivity and considers reducing our carbon footprint.

Stopping of part of Opawe Road, Manawatu
Published May 2022
Having assessed the public access interests and implications of the proposed road stopping, the Commission strongly objects to the proposed road stopping of part of Opawe Road.

Submission to Department of Conservation on Stewardship land in Aotearoa New Zealand Options to streamline processes for reclassification and disposal
Published March 2022
The Commission expects that any improvement in the efficiency of the review of stewardship land process will not diminish the protection of enduring public access.

Summary of Strategic Regional Projects
Published March 2022
We work closely with local government, iwi partners, central government agencies and community stakeholders to develop long-term regional tracks and trails strategies.

Submission to Auckland Council on the Draft Regional Parks Management Plan
Published March 2022
In the Commission’s submission on the draft Regional Parks Management Plan (RPMP), we support enhancing public access to, within and between Auckland’s regional parks

Annual Report 2020-2021
Published January 2022
This publication reports on the New Zealand Walking Access Commission’s performance and activities for 2020-2021.

Submission on Freshwater Farm Plans
Published October 2021
The Commission recommends information is provided to landowners about the types of public land typically found on riparian margins which a public body administers.

Submission on Stock Exclusion Regulations
Published October 2021
The Commission recommended information is provided to landowners about the types of public land typically found on riparian margins which a public body administers
Strategic Narrative 2021-2025
Published October 2021
Trails connect us to this land of ancestors, to te taiao, and our unique natural world, to our stories and our heritage, to active lifestyles, health and wellbeing, and to each other.