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Children Want to Walk to School
Wednesday, 18 June 2008, 9:57 am | Living Streets
Living Streets Aotearoa says the recent Ministry of Health report “A Portrait of Health” is an indictment of New Zealand's urban form and transport options. More >>
Down with speed say walking advocates
Tuesday, 12 February 2008, 2:48 pm | Living Streets
Walking advocates are calling for lower traffic speeds as the most effective way of improving road safety. More >>
Walk The Talk To Hit The Target
Tuesday, 18 December 2007, 9:49 am | Living Streets
The government's stated aim to increase active modes to 30% of all urban journeys by 2040 can only be achieved by a turn-around in funding priorities. It's also too slow for Climate Change imperatives to be met. More >>
Walk Away From Obesity
Wednesday, 28 November 2007, 9:49 am | Living Streets
The Minister of Health, David Cunliffe, said today in a media release that government is serious about tackling obesity and is adopting most of the recommendations made by the Health Select Committee on Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes. More >>
Arson Attack At Rangiora Primary School
Sunday, 11 November 2007, 12:17 am | Living Streets
Police and Fire were called to the Ashgrove Primary School in Rangiora to a suspicious fire at approximately 3:50am. More >>
Walkable Cities To Combat Obesity
Sunday, 11 November 2007, 12:13 am | Living Streets
“Newly elected members must fight the obesity epidemic on the streets of our cities!” says Celia Wade-Brown. Ms Wade-Brown has just been re-elected as President of Living Streets Aotearoa and enters her fifth term as a city councillor. A landmark report ... More >>
World Car Free Day
Saturday, 15 September 2007, 2:57 pm | Living Streets
Living Streets Aotearoa and the Cycle Advocates’ Network announce World Car-Free Day will take place on the 22nd of September. This yearly, global event, organised by the World Carfree Network since September 2000, encourages the people of in more ... More >>
Footpath Parking Poses Perils
Friday, 24 August 2007, 12:14 am | Living Streets
Inner-city and suburban parking is a growing problem which affects urban areas around the world as car use increases. Wellington is no exception. More >>
Walking School Buses
Wednesday, 2 May 2007, 4:13 pm | Living Streets
Living Streets Aotearoa President, Celia Wade-Brown, joined the Hon Annette King today at Ridgway School, Wellington at the launch of the new Land Transport Walking School Bus kit. More >>
Starting The Day The Walking Way
Tuesday, 6 March 2007, 3:57 pm | Living Streets
"Feet First is an excellent initiative to encourage children to walk more," says Celia Wade-Brown, President of Living Streets Aotearoa. "Walking to school helps children observe more, keep fit, and arrive alert and ready to learn. It also enables ... More >>
Safer Streets Save Kids
Monday, 5 February 2007, 12:26 am | Living Streets
Living Streets Aotearoa president, Celia Wade-Brown, welcomes the New Zealand Police “Speed Kills Kids” campaign. Anyone caught travelling faster than 54 km/hr within a 250m radius of schools and kindergartens will receive a speeding ticket. More >>
Government Needs To Act For Our Safety Say Walkers
Thursday, 14 December 2006, 8:58 am | Living Streets
Living Streets Aotearoa President, Celia Wade-Brown, says the Government's Road Safety Policy Statement doesn't go far enough. More >>
More People Walking
Tuesday, 12 December 2006, 9:51 am | Living Streets
"Over two and a half thousand more people walked or jogged to work in 2006 then in 2001, according to the census" says Liz Thomas, Director of Living Streets Aotearoa. More >>
Cell Phone Use by Drivers Bad for Pedestrians
Friday, 10 November 2006, 12:36 am | Living Streets
Cr Celia Wade-Brown, President of Living Streets Aotearoa, says "Driving while using a cellphone is not acceptable. It's worse than driving over the alcohol limit." More >>
Minister Signs Walking Charter
Friday, 3 November 2006, 1:17 pm | Living Streets
The Second New Zealand Walking Conference is being held in Christchurch today and tomorrow. Living Streets Aotearoa supports the “International Charter for Walking”. All delegates have been asked to sign the charter individually. More >>
Walk To School Day Great For Health
Wednesday, 8 March 2006, 11:00 am | Living Streets
Living Streets Aotearoa fully supports Walk to School Day. Today children from schools in Tauranga, Nelson, Dunedin, Wellington and Auckland will get out of the car and take to their feet. More >>
