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…
Stewardship of Morrinsville Road is transferring from Waka Kotahi to Hamilton City Council. This presents an opportunity for upgrades that make the road safer for tamariki and university students to walk, cycle, and scooter. The Council is proposing to construct physically separated on-road cycleways, raised crossings on side road entrances, and improve the signalised crossing…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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:…
