AURAC is committed to maintaining positive and meaningful relationships with:

• Private landowners

• Māori: tangata whenua, iwi, and hapū

• The general public

• Developers

• Other climbers

• Other outdoor pursuits organisations

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AURAC is committed to instilling the following values in our outdoor pursuits:​

• Kaitiakitanga

• Open communication with all relevant parties

• Minimising environmental impact and improving sustainability; 'leave no trace'

• Upholding safety

• Listening to criticism and concern; then improving our practices

• Having an Access & Conservation officer on our committee

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We make these commitments, so that:

• Access to rock climbing in Aotearoa (New Zealand) is maintained where appropriate

• Whenua (land) is conserved, respected, and protected

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what can I do?

• Remember that access is a privilege and not a right

• Respect the rules of the crag:

  • Research the crag before you visit; check in the guide or online what the rules are

  • These rules usually include: light no fires, bring no dogs, leave no rubbish or trace, control noise and music, sign in or call/email ahead to say that you are visiting, don't destroy any flora or fauna, don't disturb any animals, clean chalk

  • If you are a developer, check the rules surrounding bolting

  • Communicate any incidents that occur with the people that manage the land and the Safety Officer

  • Don't visit crags that are closed

  • Consider donating to the people that manage the land and other funds

• If you see people (climbers or not) breaking the rules, ask them to stop

• Educate yourself and others on kaitiakitanga principles, as well as tangata whenua views on the land you are visiting and climbing/bolting

• Attend events such as crag clean ups, panel discussions, and working bees

• Communicate with our Access & Conservation officer

• Join NZ Climbing Facebook groups and stay informed of access & conservation current issues

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If you have any queries, please contact our Access & Conservation Officer.