Activities
2010 Award Categories
Submitted by liz thomas on Tue, 27/04/2010 - 14:11Walking Award categories 2010
Submitted by liz thomas on Tue, 20/04/2010 - 16:13National Walking Awards 2009
In 2009 Living Streets Aotearoa asked transport and health professionals to step up to the challenge and enter for the new National Walking Awards 2009. The awards were presented at a ceremony at the Wellington City Council Chambers, on 24 July 2009.
Details of Tuesday Walks for 2020
Living Streets Aotearoa Lunchtime Walks 2020
Walk 1: Walk to Talavera Terrace
Category: MODERATE. Several climbs.
Time: 40 mins
Guide: Kate Riddick
Leave Plimmer statue at 12.30 pm.
Walk up Plimmer Steps and continue up Boulcott Street. Once you cross the motorway bridge (on the left side) take the track that leads up to Kelburn Park. At the top of the track, turn right and walk down to Everton Tce.
Presentation about Walk Action Groups
Submitted by liz thomas on Wed, 04/11/2009 - 11:59Lyttelton Harbour Festival of Walking
Lyttelton Festival of Walking takes place this week, October 8 - 11. The festival includes 42 walks in the historic township of Lyttelton and scenic harbour communities. The walks are selected by locals who want to share their proven very best tracks, information and routes with you!
Dunedin Carfree Day 2009
Submitted by liz thomas on Thu, 24/09/2009 - 12:35Dunedin commuters took to the train on Carfree day
Submitted by liz thomas on Thu, 24/09/2009 - 09:18Lots of Dunedin commuters took to the train on International Carfree day and travelled on a Taieri Gorge railway train into Dunedin. Living Streets Dunedin fuelled walkers at lunchtime by handing out snacks to those on foot in the Octagon. The Otago Daily Times reported on the day's activities
Christchurch mini-parks created on Carfree Day
World Carfree Day is an annual celebration of how community life improves when freed from the noise, stress and pollution of cars. Every September 22, people from around the world get together in the streets and neighbourhoods to celebrate World Carfree Day and to remind the world that we don't have to accept domination by cars..
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.