NZ's day to celebrate walking is Wednesday 14 March
Tuesday, 13 March 2018, 4:19 pm Press Release: Living Streets
New Zealand’s day to celebrate walking is
Wednesday 14 March 2018
Pedestrian advocacy group
Living Streets Aotearoa aims to celebrate the important
place of walking in New Zealand tomorrow.
Walk to Work Day
acknowledges the great health benefits, convenience and fun
of getting out on foot for your whole journey or as part of
a bus or train trip.
“This year we would like to see
people increase the walking part of their daily commute”,
says Andy Smith, Living Streets President. “Walking has
huge physical and mental health benefits, is great for the
environment, gets you out being part of your community and
is part of every journey we take. There’s always something
interesting to see along the way so please share those
moments with us by sending a photo”.
Wellington walkers
can join a walk from one of 7 locations or a talk with local
councillors. Auckland people can join in a breakfast from
7am at the corner of Symonds St and Karangahape Road.
Details at http://www.livingstreets.org.nz/walk2work.
Open to everyone. - ENDS
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