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About usPartners
We are stoked to announce that ACAT and NZAC have finalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that sets out the basis of our relationship moving forward. NZAC considers that more needs to be done to preserve crag access around the country and has backed ACAT from the outset.  The MOU sets out principles of collaboration, transparency,...
About us
ACAT is excited to officially announce that we have hired a General Manager to lead the organisation. Edwin Sheppard is an experienced climber who has a legal background in resource management, health and safety and dispute resolution. He has been a key part of ACAT’s development since its inception. Recruiting a GM was a top priority for...
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Email: admin@acat.org.nz Phone: 022 397 0891 Facebook page: Aotearoa Climbing Access Facebook group: Aotearoa Climbing Access Trust Group
About usDonations
Making a monthly or yearly donation to ACAT through our website provides us with sustainable funding for our ongoing access projects. Access is threatened or prohibited at many crags and we need your support to continue our efforts. The more you give, the more we are able to do. You can use the donation form on this page or any other page to make...
About usVolunteers
We are looking for committed volunteers who want to contribute to ACAT’s mission. If you believe in ACAT’s work and would like to help by volunteering, please get in touch and let us know: Where you’re based What kind of skills and experience you might be able to contribute How much time you’re keen to put in We will...
About usAucklandPartners
We are stoked to announce our first official sponsor, Northern Rocks – a world-class bouldering (climbing) facility on Auckland’s North Shore. The facility is building an inclusive community and helping its members get into outdoor climbing through community events, education and awareness. ACAT and Northern Rocks are strongly aligned by a...
About us
ACAT’s General Manager is Edwin Sheppard, an experienced climber who has a legal background in resource management, health and safety and dispute resolution. Recruiting a GM was a top priority for ACAT. This is the first time that anyone has ever been paid to work specifically on rock climbing access issues in New Zealand and it is a huge step...
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ACAT's missionOur mission is to create sustainable crag access through strong relationships between climbers, communities, and the environment. ACAT’s objectivesThese are the overall purposes that are enshrined in ACAT’s Trust Deed, our founding document. All decisions will be directed toward achieving these purposes.Promoting public access...
About usPartners
Partnership with like-minded organisations is critical to our ongoing success. Our generous sponsors contribute collaborative events, funds, products and services that help us protect and promote climbing access. We couldn't have made it this far without the support of our partners and sponsors – a massive thanks and arohanui to you all!Partnering...
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We are thrilled to have the father of outdoor pursuits in New Zealand, Sir Graeme Dingle KNZM, MBE, as Patron of ACAT. One of NZ’s greatest climbers, Sir Graeme has been a prolific explorer, pushing the boundaries and developing many new climbing areas around the country. Sir Graeme is a great proponent of outdoor adventure as a means...
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The Aotearoa Climbing Access Trust (ACAT) is bound by New Zealand legislation, including the Privacy Act 2020 (the Act) and the 12 Privacy Principles contained therein. This policy outlines ACAT’s commitment to protecting the privacy of its supporters in accordance with the Act. The information we collect Personal Information is information...
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Our Board of Trustees is the governing body of ACAT, providing strategic oversight and direction to the Trust. The Board seeks to ensure the best interest of all stakeholders in their management decisions, providing highly competent, professional governance by climbers, for climbers.
About usVolunteers
ACAT’s Board of Trustees is the governing body of the Trust. The Board makes key decisions about the direction of the organisation. Day-to-day operations are coordinated by our General Manager. Establishing the Trust has been a massive effort. Much of the work has been done in coordination with a host of passionate volunteers,...
About usPartners
The New Zealand Alpine Club (NZAC) has been instrumental in developing and supporting ACAT and our organisations intend to maintain a close working relationship into the future. NZAC’s member surveys have shown that climbing access is a top priority for its members, a majority of whom are rock climbers in addition to having other interests. NZAC...
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ACAT held our AGM on Monday 12 December, and presented our annual report. The past two years have been a whirlwind as we worked to build this ship and sail it at the same time. Over the past 18 months we have successfully established ACAT as a new organisation that is already making a difference to climbing access around New Zealand. We...
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ACAT's Annual General Meeting was held on Monday 11 December, where the annual report was presented. The past year has been a period of consolidation for ACAT, building on the initial effort to set up the new organisation over the previous 18 months. With ongoing work occurring to develop robust finances, governance, and systems, we have...
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Over the past ten years we have watched many of New Zealand’s most historic and best quality crags close. Some of these crags, such as AGS Rockwall (the Quarry) and Whanganui Bay, had decades of climbing history and were at one time the epicentre of NZ climbing.  These crags even saw the establishment of some of the hardest routes...