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Jana Wold laying back on the crux section of Transmission at Whanganui Bay. Photo: John Palmer

Donate to help us continue our critical NZ climbing access and advocacy work

ACAT exists to improve access to rock climbing and bouldering areas around NZ. Since we began we have worked to preserve the future of Waipari and Wharepapa Rock, gained a trial reopening for Whanganui Bay, submitted on adventure tourism, stewardship land and Milford Sound legislation, worked to allow climbing during Covid, and more.

There is still so much more to do – access is threatened or prohibited at many crags around NZ. We are working on it! Starting a regular donation now is the best way you can help us keep going.

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Monthly or yearly donations provide reliable funding for our critical climbing access work.
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Mt Eden quarry columnar basalt cliff from a distance with 2 climbers

Government commits to health and safety law reform in win for outdoor recreation access

All NZ :
After a dedicated advocacy effort by an ACAT-led coalition of organisations, the outdoor recreation community is celebrating a significant win with...
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Steam erupting at an inlet on Whakaari White Island

Whakaari White Island case a turning point for recreational access

All NZ :
A recent High Court decision agreed with ACAT’s submissions, meaning the outdoor recreation community can reassure most landowners they take on no...
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Badly rusted rock bolt and chain links.

Bowentown rusty anchors replaced with council and mana whenua approval

Bay of Plenty :
Local climbers, with support from ACAT and the Kimi Worrell Fund, have revamped this seaside crag and developed relationships with the key...
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Person walking uphill on snowy ridge, blue sky and clouds in background

ACAT’s submission on DOC’s ‘Modernising Conservation Management’ proposals

All NZ :
ACAT recently made a submission responding to the Department of Conservation’s proposals to overhaul conservation land management. Read our key...
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Person in the distance, walking across a wire bridge.

ACAT’s submission on proposed access charges for conservation land

All NZ :
ACAT recently made a submission to the Department of Conservation regarding its exploration of charges for access to some conservation land. We want...
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Steam erupting at an inlet on Whakaari White Island

High Court overturns Whakaari landowner’s conviction

All NZ :
The Court’s decision has far-reaching implications for climbing and other recreational access on private land. It may help to resolve many of the...
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