Connecting the people of North Waikato through a network of tracks
What do the people of Pokeno do when their town grows from a population of 500 to 3000 and then 12,000? In this podcast, Asher Wilson-Goldman tells us what the Connecting Franklin North Waikato Project is, and what it will mean for people in the fast-growing region.
Tactical Urbanism – quick, cheap solutions for Auckland's pedestrians and cyclistsDeclan Weir says tactical urbanism could make it easier for people to walk and bike in Auckland. |
A week in WānakaThe Commission's Stephen Day spent three days in Wānaka with LEARNZ teachers as they took students on a virtual field trip to explore the outdoors. Here’s his photo diary. |
Top Outdoor SpotThe Top Outdoor Spot Competition is back for 2020. Each year, the competition promotes love and respect for the outdoors. It invites children from around the motu to share their favourite outdoor place. |
Raetihi restores historic walkwayAmeku Road Walkway is simply an under-used ‘paper’ road and farm track. Then the homesteads fell into disuse. Now Raetihi residents want to restore it. |
Track a memorial to Truby KingDon Sinclair belongs to a group that is building a walkway to the Sir Truby King Bridge in Tahakopa. |
Other Commission newsCongratulations to Chris Charles who received a recognition award from Auckland Council for his work on the Pūhoi to Pākiri project. The Commission also appeared recently in the Spinoff advocating for trails part of good urban design, and in the Singapore Airlines magazine SilverKris on the great walking in Kāpiti and Wellington |
