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Living Streets Aotearoa
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Living Streets Aotearoa, New Zealand's national pedestrian advocacy organisation. We promote walk-friendly communities. www.livingstreets.org.nz
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What do you want to know about footpath parking and reporting incidents of people parking on the footpath? We're putting together a resource to help people deal with this problem and want to hear from you what it should include.
Silver car parked on the footpath on a residential street
December 3, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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A great example of this are curb cuts, which are small ramps that were added to footpaths to improve wheelchair users' mobility. But curb cuts also made footpaths more accessible for people pushing prams, people using suitcases, and people pushing trolleys.

Image credit: Sketchplantations
Drawing that shows a curb cut in a footpath at a crossing and several people crossing the street and walking on the footpath including a wheelchair user, someone pushing a trolley, someone pushing a pram with children, and someone pushing a bike. Two people are sitting on a bench, one with a suitcase and one with a cane. And there is a person holding a skateboard in a park. Text on the drawing says: "The Curb-Cut Effect" and "When we design for disabilities...we make things better for everyone". Artist attribution text is at the bottom: "sketchplantations".
December 2, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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Our newest blog is about Julie Woods's Walking Journey! Julie is a professional speaker, Global Ambassador for Blind Low Vision NZ, advocate, author, and coach, and she was a speaker at the recent 2025 Walking Summit.
Headshot of Julie Woods
November 27, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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Today is World Sustainable Transport Day! It's a day to recognise the importance of sustainable, accessible, and affordable modes of transport, like walking.
November 26, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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Our November eBulletin is out! It includes topics like:

-A recap of the 2025 Walking Summit
-An announcement for the new Living Streets Aotearoa website
-A description of the Safer Walking Initiative Safer Walking NZ

Read it here: www.livingstreets.org.nz/sites/defaul...
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November 11, 2025 at 3:58 AM
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When asked "Why does walking matter?" Here is what Sam said: "Walking is the most basic and universal mode of transport. Unlike other modes - walking doesn’t require money, education, equipment, or much concentration.
An image with an opening quote mark and speech bubble with text inside that says: 'Why does walking matter? Walking is the most basic and universal mode of transport. Unlike other modes — walking doesn’t require money, education, equipment, or much concentration. We need to protect these key freedoms that only walking can offer, by ensuring it has safe, separated, continuous, comfortable and prioritised space.' Below the speech bubble is a closing quote mark and the text 'Sam Hood.'
November 5, 2025 at 3:33 AM
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He has led the design of many urban street improvement projects, conducted design reviews for many transport projects, and contributes to the development of training courses, guidance, and standards.

Sam talk about "The case for separated pathways" in the "Creating Walkable Streets" session.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:33 AM
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Sam is an experienced Transport Engineer, specialising in designing safe, efficient, and legible multi-modal streets. His expertise spans the full project lifecycle, from strategic planning and community engagement to detailed design, including project management.
Headshot of Sam Hood. Text says: 'Workstream Speaker Sam Hood, Transport Engineer, MR Cagney. Talk: The case for separated paths'.
November 5, 2025 at 3:33 AM
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We're excited to announce the final speaker at the 2025 Walking Summit- Sam Hood from MRCagney, our sponsor for the Summit!
Walking Summit 2025 logo with text that say "Many thanks to our sponsor" with MRCagney logo below.
November 5, 2025 at 3:33 AM
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One week to go until the Walking Summit! We're excited to hear about best practice for working with communities, prioritising pedestrians, guidance and policy for making our streets safer for walking, and innovations for creating walkable streets.
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October 29, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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"Walking matters because it helps me process life; one step at a time, through rain or shine."

Register for the Walking Summit to hear more from Eva: www.livingstreets.org.nz/node/5224

#walking #walkingforwellbeing #walkingsummit2025 #WalkingMatters
An image with an opening quote mark and speech bubble with text inside that says: 'Why does walking matter? Walking matters because it helps me process life; one step at a time, through rain or shine.' Below the speech bubble is a closing quote mark and the text 'Dr Eva Neely'
October 27, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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We asked Walking Summit speakers the questions "Why does walking matter?". Here is what Keynote Speaker Dr Eva Neely, Senior Lecturer at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington says:
Headshot of Dr Eva Neely on a grey background. She has long blond hair and glasses, wearing a yellow shirt. Text says: 'Keynote Speaker Dr Eva Neely, Senior Lecturer at Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington Talk: Parent-centred urbanism: Rethinking walking, health and the planning of sub/urban environments for (new) parents'.
October 27, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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"When people in government and councils make it easy and safe to walk, it gives people of all ages the the opportunity to be active in their everyday lives. Spaces designed for walking are also lovely places to work, shop, rest and play!"
An image with a speech bubble with text inside that says: 'When people in government and councils make it easy and safe to walk, it gives people of all ages the the opportunity to be active in their everyday lives. Spaces designed for walking are also lovely places to work, shop, rest and play!' Below the speech bubble is a closing quote mark and the text 'Dr Alice Miller'
October 22, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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"Walking regularly is absolutely brilliant for our health. As a doctor, I know the research and I see the results in my clinic: people who are more active have a better chance of staying well."
An image with an opening quote mark and speech bubble with text inside that says: 'Why does walking matter? Walking regularly is absolutely brilliant for our health. As a doctor, I know the research and I see the results in my clinic: people who are more active have a better chance of staying well.'
October 22, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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We asked Walking Summit speakers the questions "Why does walking matter?". Here is what Keynote Speaker Dr Alice Miller, Medical Doctor and PhD Student at University of Otago, Wellington, says:
A headshot of Dr Alice Miller on a dark grey background looking ahead and smiling. She has short brown hair and blue eyes and is wearing a black shirt. Text says: 'Keynote Speaker. Dr Alice Miller Medical Doctor and Public Health PhD Student, University of Otago Wellington. Talk: Corporate political activity and walkable streets what we learnt about the road lobby'.
October 22, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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"Why does walking matter? Because it’s the fundamental way that people get around our towns, cities and beyond. So we need to create an environment that makes walking a safe and attractive option for everyone and encourages more people to get walking for their physical and mental health."
An image with an opening quote mark and speech bubble with text inside that says: 'Why does walking matter? Why does walking matter? Because it's the fundamental way that people get around our towns, cities and beyond. So we need to create an environment that makes walking a safe and attractive option for everyone and encourages more people to get walking for their physical and mental health.' Then below a closing quote mark and the words 'Dr Glen Koorey'.
October 19, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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We asked Walking Summit speakers the questions "Why does walking matter?"

Here is what Dr Glen Koorey, Director at ViaStrada Ltd says:
An image of Dr Glen Koorey with brown hair and brown eyes, a beard, and a checked shirt. Text that says 'Workstream Speaker Dr Glen Koorey, Director, ViaStrada Talk: Hidden Harm Walking Injuries from Slips and Falls' .
October 19, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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"But every human being has an equal right to this planet. Not to use it or abuse it or own it, but at a minimum to traverse it on foot. Walking is essential to our individual physical and mental health, to our evolution, and to our sense of community."
An image with a speech bubble with text inside that says: "But every human being has an equal right to this planet. Not to use it or abuse it or own it, but at a minimum to traverse it on foot. Walking is essential to our individual physical and mental health, to our evolution, and to our sense of community. But it also shows us where we are or are not free—and how we can regain that freedom" Below the speech bubble is a closing quote mark and the text "Antonia Malchik"
October 15, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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"Freedom is inherent in walking, and in having a walkable world. We see our world through its infrastructure: streets, highways, fences, sidewalks, political borders, walls, most of which is constraining rather than freeing."
An image with an opening quote mark and speech bubble with text inside that says: "Why does walking matter? Freedom is inherent in walking, and in having a walkable world. We see our world through its infrastructure: streets, highways, fences, political borders, walls, most of which is constraining rather than freeing."
October 15, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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We asked Walking Summit speakers the questions "Why does walking matter?"

Here is what Antonia Malchik, Writer and Author of the book "A Walking Life", says:
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October 15, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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"The small rope that connects me with my guide Jo also gives me an opportunity to stay connected to a good friend, when life is busy, we get to walk and talk our way around the suburbs and catch up with each others week. I love walking."
An image with a speech bubble with text inside that says: "Why does walking matter? The small rope that connects me with my guide Jo also gives me an opportunity to stay connected to a good friend, when life is busy, we get to walk and talk our way around the suburbs and catch up with each others week. love walking." Below the speech bubble is a closing quote mark and the text "Julie Woods"
October 13, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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"Walking matters because it helps me keep fit, and connects me to people and place. I’ve lived in Dunedin for most of my 59 years and walking every street of Dunedin took me to places I had never been to."
An image with an opening quote mark and speech bubble with text inside that says: "Why does walking matter? Walking matters because it helps me keep fit, and connects me to people and place. I've lived in Dunedin for most of my 59 years and walking every street of Dunedin took me to to places I had never been to."
October 13, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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We asked Walking Summit speakers the questions "Why does walking matter?" Here is what Julie Woods, Professional Speaker, Author, and Global Ambassador for Blind Low Vision NZ said.
An image of Julie Woods with blond hair, blue eyes, wearing a black shirt and pink scarf. Text says 'Workstream Speaker Julie Woods, Professional Speaker, Author, Global Ambassador for Blind Low Vision NZ. Talk: Walking every every street in Greater Dunedin.'
October 13, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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The final Walking Summit Programme and details about the Walking Summit Speakers are up on our website!

Webpage and pdf version of the programme: www.livingstreets.org.nz/node/4978

Webpage with speaker bios and photos: www.livingstreets.org.nz/node/5232
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October 10, 2025 at 2:29 AM
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Our October eBulletin is out now! It includes topics like:

-The Walking Summit final programme
-EV chargers on footpaths are a new obstacle to pedestrians

Find it here: www.livingstreets.org.nz/sites/defaul...
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October 9, 2025 at 3:40 AM