Publications
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 on Proposed Te Tauihu Regional Land Transport Plan
Published March 2021
There are strong linkages in walking and biking access across Te Tauihu including three Great Rides, Heartland Rides, Te Araroa Trail, and
planned Whale Trail.
The built environment and its impacts on the walkability for children within primary school catchment areas
Published January 2021
This research focuses on policies and built environment factors that explain the lack of walkability in the catchment areas of primary schools in Auckland.
Discovering the hindrance of walking and cycling in Auckland's urban form
Published January 2021
Meyer Neeson's Aspinall Scholarship research looks at how the 1950s planning regimes which focused on private cars, dominated Auckland’s transport development.
Unlocking the Potential of Tactical Urbanism for Active Transport Promotion in Auckland
Published February 2020
Declan Weir's research, sponsored through the Commission's Aspinall Scholarship, looking at methods of enabling active transport in the Auckland urban environment.
Health and safety responsibilities of farmers to recreational visitors - Frequently Asked Questions
Published October 2019
Does the new Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 significantly change the obligations farmers have to ensure the safety of recreational visitors to their land?
Find My Adventure Information for Councils
Published October 2019
Find My Adventure is a free, easy-to-use database, tool and website. It helps more people find the information they need to get into the outdoors.
Find My Adventure DLE flyer
Published September 2019
Find your next adventure » Search from hundreds of tracks and trails around New Zealand.
www.walkingaccess.govt.nz
Rights and Responsibilities brochure
Published September 2019
Know your access rights and responsibilities: get permission, be responsible for your safety, take care of the environment, and consider others
Intro to the Walking Access Commission
Published September 2019
At the Walking Access Commission Ara Hīkoi Aotearoa, we make sure New Zealand’s natural playground remains easy to access and free for everyone.