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This is the first annual report I have had the privilege of signing as chair of the Walking Access Commission board.
This year has been a tricky one for us, as it has been for everyone. But the Commission has responded well, often exceeding my expectations given the circumstances.
The Commission’s purpose is to lead and support the negotiation, establishment, maintenance and improvement of walking access and types of access that may be associated with walking access.
The Commission’s functions are provided for in section 10 of the Walking Access Act 2008.
Our purpose is to provide New Zealanders with free, certain, enduring and practical walking access to the outdoors.
The Commission is proud to help increase tourism value, better connected communities and improvements in public health across New Zealand.
The Commission is committed to being a good employer (as defined in section 118 of the Crown Entities Act 2004) and actively promotes the principles of equal employment opportunities (EEO).
The Board is responsible for the preparation of the New Zealand Walking Access Commission’s financial statements and statement of performance, and for the judgments made in them.
The Commission is primarily funded through Vote Primary Industries and Food Safety – Non-Departmental Appropriation – Support for Walking Access.
Managed access is available where and when it will add most value to communities, people know how to find access, and people responsibly access the outdoors.
The Auditor General is the auditor of New Zealand Walking Access Commission (the Commission).
Statement of comprehensive revenue and expense, statement of changes in equity, statement of financial position and statement of cash flows.
Page last updated: 16 June 2023
