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Auckland is hosting the third New Zealand Walking Conference on 4 - 5 August 2008.
Linking in to the government’s targets for sustainable transport, the theme of the conference is Double the Feet on the Street.
This exciting conference will bring together delegates from around the country, with the goal of creating walking-friendly communities. Leaders and advocates from government, academia, planning, engineering, community groups, health, environment, design, and business are all expected to attend.
Dan Burden is an internationally recognized authority on walkability, liveability, healthy streets, and Smart Growth.
Time Magazine recently listed Dan as “one of the six most important civic innovators in the world.”
Dan is a former National Geographic photographer who uses photography to illustrate design concepts to help communities realize how car-centric they have become, and to show them how to change their focus onto people, instead of cars.
For more details please see our programme page.
We are excited to announce that Dr Louise Schofield will MC the conference.
Louise is the Managing Director of her own workplace health company and also the mother of two beautiful boys aged 5 and 7. Her background is in Education and
Public Health especially with regard to behaviour change. Louise is the author
of numerous research papers in the health area, and a regular speaker at
national and international conferences. She currently writes a wellness column
for the Sunday News and was also the presenter of TV 3's Honey, We're Killing the
Kids show in 2007.
The conference will provide the opportunity to share research, experiences, successes, challenges, plans and actions, and to meet others working towards the same goals. The programme will include workshops, walkshops, plenary sessions, and forums as well as time for fun.
Click here for the draft programme.
Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre is one of New Zealand’s largest conference and accommodation venues, totally dedicated to staging conferences and special events. Located with convenient access from Auckland's International Airport and with public transport options available from downtown Auckland City, Waipuna is set in 6.26 acres of parkland overlooking a natural saltwater lagoon. The unique location and spacious surroundings offer attractive walks and a relaxing outdoor environment. See the Venue page for more details and accommodation options.
Online registration is now available. Click here to go the registration page.
Glenda@hardingconsultants.co.nz or phone Harding Consultants on 03 352 5598
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