Green MP Kevin Hague describes how his party is contributing to and supporting cyclists in New Zealand.
(Extracts from his email news release)
The Government has confirmed $18.85 million for the construction of eight further Cycleway trails throughout New Zealand. They include: the Old Motu Coach Road (Opotiki), the Lake Track (Taupo), the Dun Mountain Trail and Tasman Loop (Nelson), the Heretaunga Ararau (Napier), the Westland Wilderness Trail, the Alps to Ocean Trail (Otago), and the Queenstown & Clutha Gold Trail.
“The Cycleway is a smart way to build up the resilience of local rural economies,” said Mr Hague.
The Green Party is working jointly with the Government to realise a shared vision for a national cycle network. The Government recognises the Green Party’s particular expertise in active modes of transport, especially cycling.
“The long-term vision for this project is for a network of cycling routes and tracks throughout the country that can be used by tourists and recreational riders, but eventually by people also riding to work or the supermarket, and kids riding to school,” said Mr Hague.
“These additional eight trails will take us a few steps closer to the goal of an integrated network of cycle trails.”
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