The Great Harbour Way project aims to promote a Walkway and Cycleway around Te Whanganui-a-tara, the harbour of Wellington, New Zealand. The aim is that there will be a continuous, safe, signposted walkway and cycleway around the whole perimeter of Te Whanganui-a-Tara - Wellington Harbour from Fitzroy bay in the west to Sinclair Head in the east. Few, if any, opportunities exist elsewhere in the world to safely walk or cycle the entire coastline of a major city harbour, continually touching the water’s edge.
When: 12 October 2008 2-4pm
Where: Loaves and Fishes, Cnr. Hill St/Molesworth St, Thorndon

The Great Harbour Way vision is an attractive seaside walking, running and cycling route for commuting, recreation and tourism around the edge of Wellington Harbour, Te Whanganui-a-Tara, from Pencarrow to Red Rocks. There are already tracks for some of this route. However, there are big gaps between Petone foreshore and Wellington City.  Find out more about the benefits of The Great Harbour Way and how to overcome the barriers. Show the Regional Council, NZ Transport Agency and local politicians that YOU care!

WORKSHOP PROGRAMME
organised by members of Living Streets Aotearoa, Cycle Aware Wellington and The Wellington Civic Trust.
Welcome and Maori context - Liz Mellish, The Wellington Tenths Trust
Vision and History - Mary Varnham
Nuts and Bolts - what's missing and how to fix it - Alastair Smith
Benefits for Cyclists - Patrick Morgan, Cycle Aware Wellington
Benefits for People on Foot - Liz Thomas, Living Streets Wellington
Connections with Public Transport - Paula Warren, Transport 2000+
Discussion from the floor

Resolution from the meeting to the Regional Transport Committee which meets 28th October 2008: At the end of the workshop we will propose a resolution calling on the Wellington Regional Transport Committee to support the Great Harbour Way. That committee meets later in October. We will also be inviting pledges of support from individuals and organisations.

Following the workshop, people may choose to repair to the Backbencher to refuel and discuss further! There is an optional walking exploration in the morning - from 11am to 1pm 12 October. 


For more information see www.greatharbourway.org.nz or contact Celia Wade-Brown 04 938 6691 - 027 483 6691 or Alastair Smith