ADVOCACY
We create conversations with Councillors and staff at Councils to promote the need for better transport choices across our towns and city.
We challenge the status quo and advocate for biking infrastructure that encourages people to get out on a bike. We believe our towns and city can thrive when people can use public spaces in many different ways.
LOCAL ELECTIONS 2025
We reached out to candidates, read through Council minutes and voting records, and busted some common cycling myths to prepare you for the local Government elections (11 October 2025).
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Local Elections 2025 Reflections
The local Government elections for October 2025 have concluded and results are now available. Overall Thoughts The election campaigns this year have been fueled by frustration. While these frustrations are stemming from very real sources—rising cost of living, unavoidable water pipe and critical infrastructure replacements, and an unstable political climate—the posited solutions are not always…
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Detailed Candidate Responses – Local Elections 2025
In our last article (read it here!), we reported the policy, positions, and voting records of candidates standing for election in the Waikato Regional, Waikato, Waipā, Matamata-Piako, and Hamilton City Councils about their views on cycling and public transportation. In this article, we will show the full scores and rankings we assigned to candidates. PS…
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Candidates on Cycling – Local Elections 2025
We asked the candidates standing for election in the Waikato Regional, Waikato, Waipā, Matamata-Piako, and Hamilton City Councils about their views on cycling and public transportation. We got some great responses and clear vision for how candidates would build infrastructure, focus on safety for cyclists, and invest in multi-modal transport over the next three years….
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Election Mythbusting 2025
It is local election season, so misinformation and appeals to bad faith are rife in our communities. Have you heard these myths about cycling and transport choice during the local elections? Here is some information about how to respond. PS – Voting takes place Tuesday 9 September to midday Saturday 11 October 2025! Myth One:…
ARTICLES
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Article: Lack of Cycling Infrastructure is a Matter of Life and Death
This article was originally published as part of our June 2025 newsletter. Last month, we were shaken by the news of yet another life turned upside down for the simple act of riding a bike. A young woman was severely injured while biking to work when a truck driver ran them over at the intersection…
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Special Announcement: Support Cycling Projects in Hamilton City (11 March)
Hamilton City Council is working to deliver a $41M suite of cycling and walking projects over the next three years. This next Tuesday 11 March, the Council Infrastructure and Transport will be making a decision to approve a suite of projects, including an extension of the Western Rail Trail, improved cycling facilities in Nawton, installation…
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Our Long Term Plan Submission and the Struggle to Connect Our Network
This article was originally published as part of our May newsletter. The Road to Nowhere is a concrete arch bridge set in lush native bush in Whanganui National Park. Built in 1935/36, the hope was that vehicle access would connect new settlers to the Mangapurua area with the Whanganui river highway and beyond. Due to…
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Supporting Cycling in the Workplace (Biketober 2022)
Bike Month is about celebrating and supporting local cycle initiatives wherever possible. With that in mind, we reached out to two non-client facing Bike Friendly Business nominees to ask what it means to provide staff with cycling facilities. Here’s what they had to say: Waikato Regional Council: At Waikato Regional Council, we want cycling to…
LIFE IN THE BIKE LANE
In late 2021, we commissioned a series of stories about “Life in the Bike Lane” – how normal people (just like us!) get around the Waikato on two wheels. Read the stories and share with your friends and whaanau.
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Life in the Bike Lane: Robin McIntyre
When Robin McIntyre chose to buy an e-bike instead of a new car, the decision changed her life.
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Life in the Bike Lane: Andrew Marshall
For the last 40 years Andrew has stayed a safe and enthusiastic bike-rider – all thanks to a hit and run.
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Life in the Bike Lane: Maebh Long
“Is it about a bicycle?” Whether it’s the literary world or real life, Maebh has a connection to cycling.
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Life in the Bike Lane: Georgina O’Brien
There are many different reasons for someone to ride a bike. Environmental, health, traffic, and economical reasons, to name just a few. But for 62-year-old Georgina O’Brien, e-bikes have helped her, and her family relive their youth.
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Life in the Bike Lane: Kiri Crossland
As per her Instagram bio, Kiri Crossland is “just another pākehā queer femme on the internet.” She is a regular bike rider and works as a Transport Planner for MRCagney.
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Life in the Bike Lane: Colin Stokes
“It’s a smell the roses kind of thing.”
MONTHLY NEWSLETTERS
Keep up with bike news and more with our (mostly) monthly newsletter series.
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Bike Waikato December 2025 Newsletter
In this newsletter from Bike Waikato: Message From the Committee Can you believe that 2025 is almost over? We would like to acknowledge and thank all our supporters throughout the year for their time—whether it is something small like sharing a post or something big like coming to an event, you have helped get our…
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Bike Waikato October 2025 Newsletter
In this newsletter from Bike Waikato: Message From the Committee: Special Election Edition We have written a full reflection on this year’s local elections which you can read on our website here. A summary of our overall thoughts are below. The election campaigns this year have been fueled by frustration. While these frustrations are stemming…
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Bike Waikato September 2025 Newsletter
In this newsletter from Bike Waikato: Message From the Committee: Special Election Edition Every three years, we are presented with a crossroads. Our local Governments are responsible for roads, cycling infrastructure, and footpaths. Imagine (or if you don’t have to, reflect): This is not good enough. We encourage you to vote before midday 11 October…
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Bike Waikato August 2025 Newsletter
In this newsletter from Bike Waikato: Message From the Committee: Local Elections Are Here Voting is Important – Words from Bike Auckland It is really important to vote in the upcoming local elections. You can read this article from Bike Auckland about the importance of having your say 👉 https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/why-voting-matters-for-people-who-bike/ Questionnaire for Candidates – What…
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Bike Waikato June 2025 Newsletter
In this newsletter from Bike Waikato: Come to our Annual General Meeting! The sixth Annual General Meeting for Bike Waikato will be held at the Hamilton City Central Library on 12 July 2025 from 10.30am. At our General Meeting, you will have the opportunity to hear about what we have achieved over the past year…
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Bike Waikato April 2025 Newsletter
In this newsletter from Bike Waikato: Submissions Wrapup – Driver Licence Changes, Waikato District Long Term Plan, and Safe Speed Limits We have been busy behind the scenes working through submissions to Central and local Government. We strongly encourage you to have your say as well. You can read our submissions on our website at…
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Bike Waikato March 2025 Newsletter
In this newsletter from Bike Waikato: Message From the Committee There was a big change to the Committee this month. We said goodbye to Phil and thanked him for the many months he spent leading the Valet and keeping Bike Waikato engaged in events around the city. We hope he continues to use his passion…
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Bike Waikato February 2025 Newsletter
In this newsletter from Bike Waikato: Message From the Committee: Happy New Year! Welcome to another year! With (almost everyone) back at work and most schools and universities back in session, the New Year is now in full swing. We have been seeing lots of people taking advantage of the warm weather (sometimes too warm!)…
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Bike Waikato January 2025 Newsletter
In this newsletter from Bike Waikato: Happy Bike Month! Events and opportunities Happy Bike Month eve! Throughout February 2025, we will be joining other cycling advocacy groups in celebrating cycling. Whether you are new to cycling, a pro rider, or just interested in meeting new people, be sure to check out our events calendar! Be…
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Bike Waikato December 2024 Newsletter
In this newsletter from Bike Waikato: Message from the Committee Merry Christmas, Everyone! What a full on year we have had with only a few days left of 2024. We want to wish you a Merry Christmas on behalf of all of us in the committee and we hope you are able to enjoy the…
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Bike Waikato November 2024 Newsletter
In this newsletter from Bike Waikato: Welcome to our new members! Welcome to the new members of Bike Waikato who joined us over Biktober. Your support helps us to host our website, pay volunteers, and put on events for the cycling community in the Waikato. If you are still interested in becoming a member, you…
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Bike Waikato October 2024 Newsletter
In this newsletter from Bike Waikato: Biketober is in Gear! 🚴♀️ Biketober is finally here and we are excited to work amongst some of the great bike-minded people in Hamilton. First off, we’d like to acknowledge the work that Hamilton City Council and Go Eco have done in setting up the Cycle Paths Bingo, cycle…
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