Cycleways
Govt unveils Hutt Valley to Wellington cycle route designs
The government has unveiled plans to build a cycleway in a particularly treacherous route for cyclists between the capital and the Hutt Valley, with $94 million set aside for the project. Video, Audio
The cycleways debate continues
A University of Otago study has found investing in cycleways and walking paths encourages people to drive less, based on results from New Plymouth and Hastings. Audio
Commuters outraged over Dunedin's cycleways overhaul
There's growing ill-feeling between motorists and cyclists in Dunedin, and a local councillor fears plans to scrap all-day free parking from large swathes of the central city will only add to the… Audio
Cyclifying cities with tough cycle geography
Dunedin isn't the flattest of New Zealand's cities, and huge traffic queues have stretched back as cycleways are built. Are they worth the trouble? Audio
Street fighting: the media’s big bike battle
How we get around our cities has suddenly flared up in our news. Even media colleagues are calling each other haters and zealots, and calling each other out for fake news. But is this just background… Audio
Who is right about cycleways?
Auckland Council has responded to Mike Hosking's criticism of cycleways. The council says he was comparing the wrong data and he should "get out of his car". Audio
Backing for biking hits one-way traffic on air
Radio hosts know cyclists and cycle paths are a red rag to their frequently car-bound listeners. Mediawatch looks at how one broadcaster responded to research showing most Aucklanders support cycling… Audio
Auckland transport plan a missed opportunity - cyclists
Auckland cyclists are slamming Auckland Transport's multi-billion dollar transport plan as a missed opportunity that leaves the city stuck in the past. The Regional Land Transport Plan details how 16… Audio
Simon Wilson: Why Cycling is good for drivers
Simon Wilson argues that cycling is good for drivers and good for taxpayers, and should be encouraged in our biggest city. Audio
Creating a bike network
Last week we talked to you about Biketober - today we're looking at how communities can be designed to support cycling, improve transport and the health of those communities. A talk was held last… Audio
Residents still unhappy over Wellington's Island Bay cycleway
The compromise is a new dedicated cycleway between the footpath and the kerb at the same height allowing cars to park up against the kerb, costing about $4 million. Audio
Greens launch campaign for rail crossing of harbour
Putting a rail crossing under Auckland Harbour - rather than a road tunnel - could save billions of dollars, says the Green Party.
Chch cycleways may not live up to expectations
Promised a network of 13 cycleways that would keep cyclists separated from motorists, people in Christchurch are now discovering sections of the $162-million project involve cyclists sharing the road… Audio
Chch cycleway design 'compromised' - Greens
People using Christchurch's multi-million-dollar cycleway will have to share the road with motorists.
Auckland Council gives nod to SkyPath
Councillors have voted to build a walking and cycling path across the Harbour Bridge through a public-private partnership.
John and Mary Lee: the Cardrona Valley
Kim Hill talks to John Lee, CNZM, and his wife Mary, who farmed in the Cardrona Valley in Central Otago, developing a ski field and cross-country skiing area and turning the valley into a tourist… Audio, Gallery
Call for unity on solving cycleway issue
Wellington City Council has been urged to show leadership and fix the Island Bay cycleway.
Nails scattered across controversial Wellington cycleway
Nails found scattered along a controversial cycleway might have been planted by someone against the project, but it won't stop cyclists using it, a campaigner says.
Wanted: Wellington's views on cycleway plans
The Wellington City Council is seeking feedback on plans for at least $6m of cycleways in the city's east.
Dunedin cycleway trouble
Patrick Morgan of the Cycling Advocates Network talks about the troublesome cycleways around Dunedin. Audio