Wellington

Jane's Walk Wellington - are we connected?

Join us for a walk following in the (imagined) footsteps of Jane Jacobs, one of the early urbanists who fought (and won) to maintain her 1960's New York neighbourhood from motorway development. Jane worked on the principle that citizens know what works in their neighbourhoods best and supported community based development from the bottom up. She appreciated that cities grow organically and can be a bit messy. Jane believed that cities were made great by their diversity, and having buildings with different purposes encourages lively activity throughout the day among neighbors.

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Wellington
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Ellen Blake
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Wellington wants better walking - vote for candidates who’ll make walking better, safer and easier

Living Streets Aotearoa's survey of Wellington local-body election candidates found that most candidates support better walking facilities for Wellington residents and across the region.

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Take a walk in the park this Saturday - Wellington

Join us to take a walk in the park to mark the United Nations Day for Older Persons.

 

Where     All Wellington walkers welcome to meet us at the Begonia House, in the rose gardens Wellington Botanic Gardens, with easy access from Wesley Road off Bolton Street, and from Glenmore Street and the number 2 bus. There are no steps but a steep hill descent to the Terrace.

When      This Saturday 2 October at 2pm

More details and RSVP  wellington[a]livingstreets.org.nz or 021 106 7139

Town/City: 
Wellington
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Botanic Gardens
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wellington[a]livingstreets.org.nz
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Wellington Park(ing) Day 5 March - Take a walk on the green side

Join us on lower Cuba Street, Wellington and take a walk on the green side! Living Streets will be celebrating all the walking stars out there by repurposing car park space and letting you take your seat on the throne of walking goodness! Sounds like fun right

 

We are shamelessly taking ideas from many places, not least our President Andy Smith and his Auckland red carpet activities, and Australia's David Engwicht with traffic taming installations. But with a Wellington twist we hope you will enjoy

See you there from 8am - 5pm Friday 5 March.

Town/City: 
Wellington
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Cuba Street
Contact person: 
Ellen Blake
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wellington[at]livingstreets.org.nz
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Make a Space at Open Streets Wellington - Te Ara Tapere ki Pōneke

Wellington will have 1.4km of new possibilities on Sunday 28 October - that's about a 25 minute walk through the central city

Take this opportunity to experience our city in new ways. Te Ara Tapere ki Pōneke, which means pathway of fun and community in Wellington, is a free event for everyone. Join Living Streets to "Make a Space" on Hunter and Victoria Street corner repurposing our public space in new ways. Your imagination is the only limit! Irresistable right

Make a Space with Living Streets on Sunday 28 October on Hunter and Victoria Street corner as part of Open Streets Wellington - Te Ara Tapere ki a Pōneke

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Wellington
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Our streets
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Wahine Walking 2018 - Suffrage Day Sept 19

This route was walked on Suffrage Day 19thSeptember 2018. Please enjoy walking this interesting route alone or in a group.

 

Second group ready to head out with Walk Leader Barbara

The stop numbers correspond to the map attached below. Directions are for an accessible route with controlled crossings.

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This route was walked on Suffrage Day 19thSeptember 2018. Please enjoy walking this interesting route alone or in a group.

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NZ Walking Summit 2017 Ben Wooliscroft keynote speaker

Ben Wooliscroft

Associate Dean Research in the School of Business and Associate Professor, University of Otago

Speaking at the NZ Walking Summit 2017 on:

Why can’t we walk?

Ben will report on two national surveys (total sample over 4000) with a focus on transportation in New Zealand and New Zealander’s appetite for active transportation, with a focus on walking. There is clearly demand for safe, comfortable and walkable cities in New Zealand.

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Why can't we walk? Asking the big question, is the keynote talk at the NZ Walking Summit 2017.

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Tribute to a walking champion - Wellington City Councillor Chris Calvi-Freeman

My name is Murray Darroch and since the beginning of the 21st century I have been living in Tawa, Wellington.   During the period 1973-1989 I lived in Hataitai at 14 Hepara Street.

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About Us

Living Streets Aotearoa is the New Zealand organisation for people on foot, promoting walking-friendly communities. We are a nationwide organisation with local branches and affiliates throughout New Zealand.

We want more people walking and enjoying public spaces be they young or old, fast or slow, whether walking, sitting, commuting, shopping, between appointments, or out on the streets for exercise, for leisure or for pleasure.

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