The submission opportunity from the Hamilton City Council is asking whether the current speed limit, which applies to the stretch of road between Tristram Street and Normandy Ave, should be retained or reverted back to the pre-July 2023 limit of 80km/h. We made this submission to Hamilton City Council on 20 April 2025. Our key…
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…
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…
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!)…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Memberships are half-price for the month of October! Consider joining today! Thank you to everyone who joined us on Sunday to hear about the last year in the world of Bike Waikato! We adopted a new Constitution that allows us to continue to be registered as a Charity and Incorporated Society. We also elected a…
In this newsletter from Bike Waikato: Heaphy Terrace and Morrinsville Road/Silverdale Road – Email HCC! 📤 At the upcoming Transport and Infrastructure Committee Meeting at Hamilton City Council, Councillors will decide whether to go ahead with macroscope approval for multi-modal improvements at Heaphy Terrace and Morrinsville Road/Silverdale Road. Macroscope approval means Councillors will decide whether…
It is that time of year again! Bike Waikato is hosting our Annual General Meeting 2024 on 29 September at Hamilton City Centre Library. At our Annual General Meeting, you can hear about our progress over the past year, our financial position, and join our Executive Committee for the next year. We are also adopting…
In this newsletter from Bike Waikato: Join us at Peacocke Bridge Opening! 🚴 The newest bridge crossing the Waikato awa in Kirikiriroa is opening this month! Join us on 31 August from 10am for an opportunity to walk or cycle the newest bridge in town before it opens to vehicles. We will be there with…
The Second Emissions Reduction Plan outlines how the Government will reduce emissions between 2026 and 2030, including investment and policies. We made this submission to the Ministry for the Environment on 27 July 2024. Our key positions: Find the text of our submission below.
In this newsletter from Bike Waikato: Recent and Upcoming Events – Bike Valet Success 🚲 We helped over 100 people attend events in Kirikiriroa Hamilton by bike with our free Bike Valet service. Check out these awesome photos! Shoutout to our volunteers for making this happen. We couldn’t do this without you! Be sure to…
The Setting of Speed Limits Rule outlines the policy that RCAs (Road Controlling Authorities) must follow when setting speed limits on roads they control. This Rule proposes to increase speed limits where speed limits were recently lowered, which is likely to result in increased serious injury and death, especially for vulnerable road users, including people…
In this newsletter from Bike Waikato: VIP Parking at Events this July! One of the obstacles to riding to events, markets, concerts, or sports games is finding somewhere to securely park your bike. Our Bike Valet is a FREE service to help keep your bike safe and secure while you enjoy the event. If you’re…
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…
In this newsletter from Bike Waikato: The Road to Nowhere – Our Long Term Plan Submission and the Struggle to Connect our Network 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…
In this newsletter from Bike Waikato: Submission Wrap-up ✍️ Thank you for your contributions to the Hamilton City Council Long Term Plan and various District Councils in the Waikato. Having your say makes a difference. You can find our submissions on our website: Bike Waikato will be attending the Hamilton City Council Long Term Plan…
The Annual Plan outlines how the Council intends to spend money for the next three years. The Waikato District opted for an “enhanced Annual Plan” in lieu of a Long Term Plan due to the changes made by Central Government with regard to Three Waters. We made this submission to the Waikato District Council on…