Ahead of a new government being formed, Waka Kotahi has paused funding to a programme designed to speed up adoption of more sustainable modes of travel.
Living Streets President, Tim Jones, criticised Waka Kotahi's move. “There are many benefits of walking and other non-car modes, that we need to see accelerated for both health and climate action,” he said.
| Ellen Blake | wellington[at]livingstreets.org.nz |
July means the Golden Foot Walking Awards to be held at Parliament on Tuesday 23rd.
Keep the winter blues at bay and get out for a walk in the bracing weather. There are very many groups that support the most popular New Zealand recreational activity, we have some listed here and let us know if you want your group added or updated.
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.
