Publications
Submission on Kawerau District Plan — Plan Change 4 Roy Stoneham Park Residential Development
Published March 2023
Herenga ā Nuku recommends creating a walking and cycle track between Roy Stoneham Park and new proposed recreation reserve at the Stock Pound.
Submission on the Spatial Planning Bill
Published February 2023
Future and improved public access to the outdoors and all that entails relies upon the planning process to set standards for urban design and residential development.
Submission on the Natural and Built Environment Bill
Published February 2023
When enacted, the Bill will be critical for protecting existing public access and ensuring future development progresses with public access in mind from the outset.
Submission to Waikato District Council on General Policies Reserve Management Plan
Published December 2022
This submission encourages a view of landscape connectivity that regards reserves as recreational assets as well as green space corridors for active transport.
Submission to the inquiry into the future of inter-regional passenger rail in New Zealand
Published September 2022
Herenga ā Nuku supports a more diverse and regular network of passenger rail opportunities for people to explore tracks and trails around New Zealand.
Submission to the Ministry of Transport on Reshaping Streets
Published September 2022
We need to ensure there are no unintended negative impacts on public outdoor access and connectivity from the proposed changes.
Submission to Waikato District Council on draft conservation strategy
Published September 2022
We encourage a view of landscape connectivity that views esplanade reserves, esplanade strips and access strips as recreational assets and green space corridors.
Submission on proposed Te Tai o Poutini Plan
Published September 2022
We support the inclusion of community values and rules that recognise and enable more public access and particularly walking, cycling and other means of active transport.
Submission on Stewardship Land Reclassification — West Coast
Published August 2022
We recommend that free and enduring public access must be a priority in any reclassification and subsequent processes.
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.