NZ's great walks are being walked on too often

The Department of Conservation has reported huge numbers of walkers using New Zealand’s Great Walks this summer. Due to the strain this puts on DOC’s limited resources, they have said that they may consider charging a ‘differential fee’ for the Great Walks. While DOC considers the increased popularity to be a positive thing, some groups of trampers aren’t happy about the number of people using the walks. Federated Mountain Clubs Vice President Jan Finlayson spoke to 95bFM producer Martha Lees about the impact of the Great Walks’ renewed popularity.