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Tauranga Schools Embedding Lasting Change Through The Wednesday Challenge

Thursday, 7 May 2026, 4:46 pm | The Wednesday Challenge

Wednesday Challenge Schools’ Programme Coordinator, Anna Mosley, says the results are extremely encouraging. More >>

More Taupō Schools Encouraged To Step Forward Into Active Travel

Thursday, 7 May 2026, 10:50 am | The Wednesday Challenge

The early success in Taupō reflects a broader national movement, as schools across New Zealand begin to rethink the daily school run. More >>

Hamilton Schools Driving Real Change In How Students Travel

Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 6:34 pm | The Wednesday Challenge

With more schools set to join throughout 2026, Hamilton is positioning itself as a city where practical, community-driven solutions are helping shape healthier, more sustainable travel habits for the next generation. More >>

Active Travel On The Rise As Rotorua Schools Embrace The Wednesday Challenge

Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 6:27 pm | The Wednesday Challenge

With strong early results and growing enthusiasm from students, staff and whānau, the programme is now inviting other Rotorua schools to get involved. More >>

Nearly One Million Journeys Logged: The Wednesday Challenge Moves New Zealand Towards Healthier, Low-Carbon Travel

Tuesday, 16 December 2025, 4:11 pm | The Wednesday Challenge

The Wednesday Challenge encourages people to choose more environmentally friendly and healthier travel modes to and from work and school on a Wednesday. More >>

Wednesday Challenge Puts Call Out To Tauranga Businesses

Friday, 21 February 2025, 3:32 pm | The Wednesday Challenge

Founder and Co-Director, Heidi Hughes, says with already 62 businesses in the Challenge the next target is to hit 100. More >>

Tauranga Travel Initiative Goes National

Friday, 31 January 2025, 6:21 pm | The Wednesday Challenge

Auckland and Christchurch schools will join the existing Tauranga and Tairāwhiti schools and businesses participating in the Wednesday Challenge when it launches for the year next month. More >>

Challenge To Encourage Better Travel Habits Launches For Another Year

Tuesday, 20 February 2024, 7:09 pm | The Wednesday Challenge

Two years since the Wednesday Challenge first piloted in Tauranga the initiative kicks off again the week in Tauranga, Tairāwhiti and in an increasing number of businesses across New Zealand, encouraging people to choose more environmentally ... More >>

 
 
 
 
 

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