9th June 2021 Cycling / RoadsBridge supports Climate Change Commission target of reducing emissions by making walking and cycling easier.
18th May 2021 CyclingCycle Journeys aims to unburden ratepayers and reduce reliance on council funding.
10th May 2021 Cycling / FundingAnother $7m will fund new and upgraded cycle and walking trails in Central Otago.
28th April 2021 Cycling / Waka KotahiConstruction on shared path between the Hutt Valley and Wellington City to begin this year.
23rd April 2021 Cycling / Tracks & TrailsMountain bikers can ride the Heaphy Track in the Kahurangi National Park from 1 May to 30 November.
20th April 2021 CyclingWork is to start replacing Auckland’s Old Māngere Bridge and restoring a walking and cycling connection across the Manukau Harbour.
16th March 2021 CyclingA morning blessing ceremony has marked the opening of Wellington’s new Cobham Drive walking and biking route.
3rd March 2021 Cruise / CyclingWith the industry yet to revive, one BOP excursion company aims to expand as far as the South Island with a new product.
18th December 2020 CyclingA new $1.68m shared walking and cycling path will be built at Punakaiki through the Jobs for Nature programme.
18th December 2020 Cycling / Tracks & TrailsKim Young, who previously worked at Te Papa, would help develop the Remutaka Cycle Trail into the next “Great Ride” along the lines of other popular Great Rides such as the Otago Central Rail Trail and Alps 2 Ocean.
7th December 2020 Cycling / Tracks & TrailsThe trail would eventually traverse 55 kilometres of West Coast scenery from Westport, around Cape Foulwind to Charleston.
26th November 2020 Cycling / Waka KotahiA new interactive cycle route map has been launched that shows how the cycling network connects across New Zealand.
27th October 2020 Cycling / DOCThe Department of Conservation is seeking feedback on new areas identified for cycle tracks and trails on public conservation lands and waters across Otago.
19th October 2020 Cycling / PGFCentral Hawke’s Bay District Council will receive a $750,000 grant to enhance the Tuki Tuki Cycle and River Trails.
31st August 2020 Cycling / Waka KotahiWaka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency has picked Fulton Hogan, HEB Construction, Aurecon, McConnell Dowell and Freyssinet to partner on its Northern Pathway project.
12th August 2020 Cycling / Waka KotahiWaka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is hosting the On the Go Awards to acknowledge projects that support a healthier, cleaner and safer transport system.
5th August 2020 Cycling / NapierThe walk and cycleway will close an existing gap in the network between Chambers Street and Marine Parade along Ellison Street, and along Te Awa Avenue from Ellison Street to Napier Boys High School.
23rd July 2020 Cycling / Tracks & TrailsThe trail was part of a wider vineyard cycling network developed in partnership with the Renwick Smart and Connected Bike Walk Group.
25th June 2020 CyclingThe Taupō Treasure Trails event will go ahead these July school holidays, says Destination Great Lake Taupo.
13th May 2020 Cycling / RecoveryCycle trails will play a leading role in the recovery of the tourism industry, says Cycle Journeys CEO Geoff Gabites.
25th February 2020 Cycling / Tracks & TrailsThe hot dry summer has forced the closure of most tracks in the Wither Hills Farm Park, including the Mountain Bike Park.
10th December 2019 CyclingAdventure Capital have launched new guided e-bike tours of Rangitoto and Motutapu in Auckland.
29th November 2019 Cycling / HelitoursThe Alpine Group has launched its new Southern Lakes Helibike brand to the Queenstown & Wanaka market.
22nd November 2019 Coronet Peak / CyclingCoronet Peak will open its full summer season 1 December, debuting its new 8-seater gondola cabin.
30th October 2019 Cycling / Tracks & TrailsThe Clutha Gold Great Ride Cycle Trail extension has received a further $500,000 in funding from the Otago Community Trust.
29th October 2019 Cycling / DOCThe Porirua Adventure Park has been given the green light following its final consent being signed off by the Department of Conservation.
22nd August 2019 CyclingRotorua will keep its gold-level Ride Centre status for another four years – one of only six accredited in the world.
11th June 2019 Cycling / EventsEntries have opened for the BDO Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge with around 6,000 cyclists and 9,000 supporters expected to attend.
4th June 2019 Cycling / Tracks & TrailsWork has started on Central Otago’s newest cycle trail, The Lake Dunstan Trail.
24th May 2019 Cycling / PGFThe Clutha Gold Great Ride Cycle Trail will almost double in length thanks to the cash.
23rd April 2019 Cycling / Tracks & TrailsThe government is investing $2.3m in NZ’s Great Rides with the Hawke’s Bay the big winner from the funding boost.
29th November 2018 Cycling / PGFThe Waitangi Mountain Bike Park in Northland is to receive $490,000 towards its completion from the Provincial Growth Fund.
30th October 2018 CyclingBungy pioneer Henry van Asch has added another tourism business to his portfolio with the purchase of Queenstown-based HeliBike NZ, and is introducing a “bungy twist” as part of growth plans.
25th October 2018 CyclingEleven New Zealand cycle trails will share a $770,000 investment as part of the latest allocation from the $8m Maintaining the Quality of Great Rides Fund.
17th October 2018 Cycling / FundingTaupō’s Great Lake Trail has been granted $245,000 for a 15km extension to help improve safety and promote the region as a cycling destination.
16th October 2018 CyclingThe New Zealand Mountain Safety Council has launched a guide to help local and visiting cyclists prepare for and get the most out of backcountry terrain trips.
24th August 2018 CyclingAuckland Harbour Bridge’s proposed SkyPath is set to become a reality after confirmation that it will receive $67m of government funding.
9th August 2018 CyclingThe government has granted $13.2m towards the creation of a continuous 530km-long cycle trail network across Otago.
7th August 2018 CyclingThe route will connect with the proposed $31m SeaPath on Auckland’s North Shore.
6th August 2018 Cycling / Tracks & TrailsNew Plymouth’s mountain bike trails at Lake Mangamahoe are set to be extended by 10km with work on a pavilion also progressing.
2nd August 2018 Cycling / PeoplePou Herenga Tai – Twin Coast Cycle Trail Trust has appointed Adrienne Tari its new general manager.
13th July 2018 CyclingMountain bikers touring Rotorua’s Whakarewarewa Forest contribute $30m-$50m in annual spending to the local economy, according to a new report.
10th July 2018 Cycling / ToursCycle Journeys’ founder, Geoff Gabites, is making way for a new manager to lead the next phase of growth at the six-year-old business.
21st June 2018 CyclingChristchurch Adventure Park has secured three major race events for the upcoming summer season.
18th May 2018 CyclingThe New Zealand Conservation Authority approved amendments to the Tongariro National Park Management Plan which will allow for mountain biking at its most recent meeting in Wellington on 23 April.
1st March 2018 Cycling / NZ Cycle TrailTasman’s Great Taste Trail has been granted $2.4m in funding for it to be extended and upgraded to a multi-day ride.
9th February 2018 Cycling / He Ara KotahiA ceremony has been held to officially mark the start of construction of He Ara Kotahi, a new 7.6km shared path for cyclists and pedestrians through Palmerston North and over the Manawatu River.
30th January 2018 CyclingSure, it’s not Copenhagen but that doesn’t mean Auckland can’t put on a decent cycle tour.
5th December 2017 CyclingTourism operators and others involved in providing services to people riding the Mountains to Sea Cycle Trail this summer are being urged to encourage them to complete a short survey on their experience.
1st November 2017 Cycling / Cycling Action NetworkThe first-ever NZ Bike Expo, which was held in Christchurch on 28-29 October exceeded expectations from exhibitors and visitors alike.
