Today two sections of the Great Harbour Way/ Te Aranui o Pōneke became safer for walking and cycling as new speed limits came into force. 40 km/hr limits now apply to Oriental Bay and the route around the northern end of the Miramar Peninsula. A number of people who on these new speed limits mentioned…
The Wellington City’s Maori Heritage Trail is marked by Pou, distinctive red marker poles, and several of these are on Te Aranui o Pōneke. Good news is that WCC is providing new information signs to explain the significance of the places to local iwi.
Thanks to everyone who submitted on the Draft Hutt Corridor Plan, supporting GHW submission in favour of fixing the Petone-Ngauranga Gap. The GWRC is hearing oral submissions at the moment, but the officials’ report and recommendations looks hopeful; Recommendations include: “Request that NZTA consider an earlier timing for both the investigation and construction of the…
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…
So you thought the GHW was just for fit cyclists and walkers? A group of people interested in disability awareness are planning a circuit of the Great Harbour Way/ Te Aranui o Pōneke – by kayak! The plan is to circumnavigate the harbour from Scorching Bay to Days Bay, starting with a leg from Scorching…