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Model communities funding announced today
: 25 Jun 2010Napier Hastings and New Plymouth have been choosen from a short list as the two target Model Communities.
The two communities will receive $7.5 million for funding walking and cycling facilities to significantly enhance walking as a transport mode; creating healthy, safe, and economically robust communities.
Tags: Model Communities, National level
Walk2work day a success
: 10 Mar 2010Walk2Work 2010 saw thousands of people across New Zealand take to the streets, leave their cars at home and Walk2Work with friends, family and colleagues. Each event had its own local flair, with local sponsors supplying a complimentary breakfast snack or free coffee, as well as speakers and spot prizes. Walk2Work Day is part of a Living Streets campaign to get people walking more in their daily lives.
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Walk2work March 10th 2010
: 6 Mar 2010Pre-event press release
Walking to work is a great way to get out in the fresh air, have an enjoyable trip to work, and incorporate exercise into your daily routine.
On the 10th of March thousands of people across New Zealand will leave their cars at home and Walk2Work with friends, family and colleagues. Workers will be able to call in to their local Walk2Work event between 7 and 9am, to register, collect their complimentary breakfast snack, be inspired by local speakers, and win spot prizes.
Tags: Walk2Work
Safer Pedestrian Journeys
: 3 Mar 2010Roads will be safer for pedestrians when actions outlined in the Safer Journeys strategy are implemented.
“We applaud the move to change the give way rules for turning traffic”, says Peter Kortegast, President of Living Streets Aotearoa. “Drivers concentrating on oncoming traffic, and whether they have right of way to turn, often fail to see pedestrians crossing at intersections, with tragic results. Making intersections safer for all road users will cut the number of crashes.”
Walk2work Day March 10th 2010
: 2 Mar 2010On the 10th of March 2010, thousands of people across New Zealand will leave their cars at home and Walk2Work with friends, family and colleagues. Workers are invited to call in to their local Walk2Work event between 7-9am, to register, collect their complimentary breakfast snack, be inspired by local speakers, and win spot prizes.
Tags: media advisory, Walk2Work
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.