Some public areas are only accessible across private land. Earlier this year, Te Herenga ā Nuku, the Land Access Commission, shared a story on how ‘old-fashioned’ values instead of a lawyer can help with this. A hunter wanted to take his vehicle across a high country station, and the commission was able to provide the […]
About the author
Samantha Mythen
Walk Shorts writer Samantha Mythen is currently adventuring around the world, writing, hiking and cycling. She studied law but is now a journalist. She has worked for RNZ and freelanced for global publications, including Japan Today.
Mt Somers via Te Kiekie Route, Hakatere Conservation Park
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