Whanganui snares a further $2.6million from NZTA

Whanganui has picked up a further $2.6 million in NZ Transport Agency funding just days after a $38.8 million package was announced. The further funding will go towards footpath renewals, […]

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Whanganui Young Cyclist of the Year 2018

Date: Thursday 15th November at 12pm Location: Laird Park, Peat Street 1st Boy & Girl: $100 voucher each 2nd Boy & Girl: $50 voucher each Best boy & girl from […]

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Light Up Bike Spectacle

Dig out your Christmas lights and pump up your bike tyres – it’s time for the first ever Light Up Bike Spectacle! Join us at 5.30pm, Friday May 4 for […]

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Upokongaro cycle bridge construction about to begin

Construction of the $2.5 million Upokongaro to Whanganui cycleway – which includes a new bridge over the Whanganui River – will begin next month.

The bridge is expected to be completed by March and will take the Mountains to the Sea cycleway on a new route between Upokongaro and the city.

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Bike the Bason

A Fun Criterium! 6th March, $5 entry, $2 for kids. Spot prizes, bouncy castle, sausage sizzle. All funds go to Parkinsons NZ.

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Annual Cyclist Perception safety survey 2017/18

The Active Transport Strategy, which aims to improve connectivity and mobility in our district and prioritise active transport modes such as walking and cycling, was adopted by the Whanganui District […]

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Lets Go encourages cycling in Whanganui this summer

Whanganui District Council-led initiative Let’s Go has launched a new programme to encourage Whanganui teenagers and adults to get back on their bikes this summer. Back to Bikes will run […]

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Asia Pacific Cycling Congress

The Let’s Go Whanganui team recently presented at the Asia Pacific Cycling Congress in Christchurch. You can find out more about what we spoke about in the conference programme below, […]

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Young Cyclist of the Year 2017

Date: Thursday 30th November at 12pm Location: Laird Park, Peat Street 1st Boy & Girl: $100 voucher each 2nd Boy & Girl: $50 voucher each. Best boy & girl from […]

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