Living Streets AGM
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Nelson
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Rutherford Hotel
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Andy smith
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021473740
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Face to face
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Nelson
Nelson Walk2Work 2010
Submitted by Caroline Barnes on Tue, 16/03/2010 - 15:29Photos from the Nelson Walk2Work 2010
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Walk Nelson Tasman
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| Peter Kortegast | peter.kortegast at livingstreets.org.nz | 027 683 7836 |
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Walk Nelson Tasman meets every two months, usually on a Friday at 9.30am. Its members are actively lobbying for better conditions for walking and is engaged with Nelson City Council and Tasman District Council.
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Blenheim discusses walking makeover
Submitted by administrator on Sat, 13/12/2008 - 07:44Rodney Tolley, director of Walk21, a UK-based organisation that promotes walking, has been in Blenheim as a guest of the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board's Nutrition and Physical Activity programme to assess whether Marlborough could improve its walkways for pedestrians.
According to the Marlborough Express, Mr Tolley's analysis was that if you create a place where people want to walk and Blenheim will benefit economically.
Dr Tolley started his day with a walk around central Blenheim observing how
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Tasman district promotes a 'Walk of the Month'
Submitted by administrator on Tue, 09/12/2008 - 07:47Good to see the initiative by the Tasman District Council in which they promote a Walk of the Month with a link to the archive of previous walks. Seems like a nice approach to getting people exploring parts of their locality they may not already know.
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Nelson draft Regional Land Transport Strategy being debated
Submitted by administrator on Thu, 16/10/2008 - 18:36
The draft Regional Land Transport Strategy for Nelson city is being debated with public meetings on Monday October 20 at the Trafalgar Pavilion, Trafalgar Park at 6pm and Tuesday, October 28 at 1pm at the Stoke Memorial Hall.
Regional transport committee chairman Cr Derek Shaw said the meetings were an opportunity for people to hear what was proposed, the reasons for it and to ask any questions.
The main focus of the draft strategy is to offer more transport choices, walking and cycling options
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Sounds Area tracks and walks
Submitted by administrator on Sat, 09/09/2006 - 22:55Sounds Area tracks and walks - Web page
The Marlborough Sounds area is half water and half land - an intricate mosaic of bays, peninsulas and islands.Region (NZ):
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Richmond Town Centre development
Submitted by administrator on Fri, 18/08/2006 - 20:55Revitalising the heart of Richmond
Richmond Town Centre development - Web page
An area called “Sundial Square – The Heart of Richmond” would be developed. It would be for pedestrians only and create a real focal point for the town and a great venue for staging outdoor events.Region (NZ):
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Keeping it beautiful (Tasman)
Submitted by administrator on Fri, 18/08/2006 - 20:48Mudcakes and Roses
Keeping it beautiful (Tasman) - Web page
Keep New Zealand Beautiful groups work alongside Council to keep our parks, reserves and walkways looking superb. The groups are currently operating with enthusiasm in Richmond, Motueka and Golden Bay tackling large and small projects that make a considerable difference to the spaces we live our lives in.Region (NZ):
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Tasman Environmental Trust
Submitted by administrator on Fri, 18/08/2006 - 20:44Tasman Environmental Trust - Web page
The Trust has been established as an independent organisation to assist in the protection and maintenance of our natural areas, so they can be enjoyed by all. It is funded by companies, and private individuals, and supported by Tasman District Council.Region (NZ):
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About Us
Living Streets Aotearoa is the New Zealand organisation for people on foot, promoting walking-friendly communities. We are a nationwide organisation with local branches and affiliates throughout New Zealand.
We want more people walking and enjoying public spaces be they young or old, fast or slow, whether walking, sitting, commuting, shopping, between appointments, or out on the streets for exercise, for leisure or for pleasure.