The article below appeared in the 28 June edition of the Dominion Post. Great that they have factored the likely sea rise into the new shared path between Seaview and Eastbourne that will have construction started later this year.
“The Gap” is the section of the Great Harbour Way/ Te Aranui o Pōneke between Ngauranga and Petone where cyclists and walkers are forced to use the expressway shoulder. An opportunity to fix the gap is coming up in the Greater Wellington Regional Council’s review of the Draft Hutt Corridor Plan, which includes provision for…
13 kayakers challenged both the unlucky number, and any disabilities they were blessed with. Fine weather included a northerly that brought up a slight chop to paddle into, but everyone made it from Scorching Bay to Freyberg Beach (follow the link for photos). Yet another way to experience the Great Harbour Way/ Te Aranui o…
When you’re travelling the GHW, you might be lucky enough to see a little blue penguin, or kororā,. On shore, they’re vulnerable, and keep out of sight. But you may see one swimming off shore, where they feel more confident, or at dusk see them scurrying to their nests. Unfortunately in many places along the GHW,…
Remember 16 February 2014? That was the day that almost 2500 cyclists and walkers turned out to enjoy a perfect summer day on a motor free Miramar Peninsula, on the first Miramar Peninsula Ciclovia. Ciclovia is back for February/March 2015, but we need your help. Although we’ve received support from WCC and GWRC, we need…
NZTA have announced that they are taking the investigation of the Ngauranga-Petone Cycleway to the next stage, calling for tenders for project investigation in early 2013. This follows Cyclist Survey which included an online survey and focus groups, to determine demand for the cycleway. “76% said that the ability to use a dedicated, off-road cycleway would…
Insight consultants, on behalf of NZTA, are getting the views of cyclists and walkers on options for improving cycling and walking between Wellington and the Hutt Valley. The project has concentrated on the “gap” between Petone and Ngauranga, where currently most cyclists ride the shoulder of the SH2 expressway rather than risk punctures on the…