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The New Zealand Walking Access Commission and Auckland Council have created a new programme manager role to secure better public access to walking, cycling and horse riding in communities between Puhoi and Pakiri.
The new programme manager is Chris Charles who formerly spent six years with the Department of Conservation (DOC) managing community and inter-government partnerships.
Mr Charles will work alongside iwi, the Rodney Local Board, Matakana Coast Trail Trust, DOC and community groups to create walkway and cycleway connections between communities in the region.
Chief executive of the Walking Access Commission Ric Cullinane says in coming years thousands will move into the area, and it’s important that public access to walking, cycling and bridle routes is secured now.
“This is a unique opportunity to work alongside private landholders to allow current and future residents to walk or cycle to the places they work, study and play,” he says.
The programme manager role is planned to be filled for the next three years.
The Rodney Local Board unanimously approved a comprehensive Greenways Plan in 2017 to improve walking, cycling and bridle connections between Puhoi and Pakiri.
