The forecast isn’t looking too flash for this long weekend. If you’re planning to venture out on the Waikato River Trails, please take care and stay safe.
If the weather isn’t on your side, it might be a great opportunity to enjoy something indoors instead.
Enjoy your long weekend - the Trails will be ready for your next adventure once the weather clears!
#trailupdate
𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗟 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘𝗧𝗬 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: Due to the recent weather we have been experiencing, the water levels along the Waikato River Trails are currently high, with some areas experiencing flooding.
If you do come across water on the trail, please take care and don’t make assumptions about the depth of water.
We also ask all trail users to be extra cautious at the moment, and to let us know if you spot any damage. Including the nearest KM marker really helps our team respond quickly.
#trailupdate
Ngā Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand @southwaikato @lovetauponz Mercury
𝟭𝟲/𝟬𝟭/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: 𝗞𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗜𝗥𝗢 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗟 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 – 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡
Great news! the Karapiro section of the Trail is now fully open, with the retaining wall work now completed.
Thank you to everyone for your patience while this important maintenance was carried out. We hope you enjoy being back on the Trail🤩
#trailupdate
𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥: 𝗞𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗜𝗥𝗢 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗟 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗘
A reminder that the Karapiro section of the Trail (between Powerhouse Road & Little Waipa Reserve) will 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄, 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟲 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 for completion of remaining construction work.
This closure is expected to last at least one week, depending on site and weather conditions. Please plan your visit accordingly, and thank you for your patience while we finish this important work.
#trailupdate
🌞With the summer holidays underway, it’s a great time to be out enjoying the Waikato River Trails. If you come across anything along the way that needs attention, we’d really appreciate you letting us know😀
A photo (if possible) to let us know what and where, including the nearest KM marker when you message or post - it helps us locate the spot and respond quickly.
Enjoy the holidays🤩
#trailupdate
𝟮𝟮/𝟭𝟮/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 - 𝗨𝗣𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗟 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗘: 𝗞𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗜𝗥𝗢
Please be aware that the Karapiro section of the Trail (between Powerhouse Road and Little Waipa Reserve) will 𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟲 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 to allow our contractor to complete the remaining work.
The closure is expected to be in place for at least one week, depending on site and weather conditions. Further updates will be shared as the work progresses.
Thanks for your understanding as we complete this important maintenance.
#trailupdate
Huge thanks to those who let us know about the trees down on the Whakamaru section - because of you, this has now been sorted.
If you’re out on the Trails over these summer holidays and notice anything else that needs attention, please let us know.
A photo (if possible) and the nearest km marker really help our team respond faster.
Send us a message, or email us - every detail helps keep the Trails in great shape!
#trailupdate
𝟭𝟱/𝟭𝟮/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 - 𝗞𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗜𝗥𝗢 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗟 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘
The Karapiro section of the Trail between Powerhouse Road and Little Waipa Reserve will 𝗿𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝟭𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗰).
Please take extra care when using this section, as the surface may be soft while recent work continues to settle.
𝘕𝘰𝘵𝘦: 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘠𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘴𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦𝘭𝘺. 𝘍𝘶𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘶𝘱𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦.
Thank you for your patience.
#trailupdate
𝟮/𝟭𝟮/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 - 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥: 𝗞𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗜𝗥𝗢 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗟 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗘
A reminder that the Karapiro section of the Trail will be 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗗 from tomorrow, 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿, 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟳 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 for the replacement work of a large section of retaining wall.
This closure is from Powerhouse Road to Little Waipa Reserve.
Thank you for your patience while this important work is carried out.
#trailupdate Ngā Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand
𝟮𝟴/𝟭𝟭/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 - 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗟 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: 𝗞𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗜𝗥𝗢 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
Work to replace a large section of retaining wall at Lake Karapiro will begin 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿. This project has been brought forward due to early availability of our contractor.
𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱. This closure applies from Powerhouse Road to Little Waipa Reserve.
We appreciate your understanding as we carry out this important maintenance to keep the Trail in great condition.
#trailupdate Ngā Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand Mercury
𝟮𝟬/𝟭𝟭/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 - 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗟 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: 𝗞𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗜𝗥𝗢 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
The tree that came down across the Trail earlier this week on the Karapiro section, between Little Waipa Reserve and Arapuni Village, is being cleared today.
Our contractor is on site managing safe passage and working to remove the tree as quickly as possible.
Thank you for your patience while this work is completed.
#trailupdate Ngā Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand
𝟭𝟳/𝟭𝟭/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 - 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗟 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗼 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
A large wilding pine has come down across the Trail between Little Waipa Reserve and Arapuni Village at Lake Karāpiro. The Trail is still open, and the tree is stable.
We’ll share an update once a removal date is confirmed.
#trailupdate Ngā Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand
📣𝟭𝟴/𝟭𝟭/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 - 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘📣
We have just been updated that the crane and other equipment are now off the road, so the road is now fully 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 😀
Mercury #trailupdate Ngā Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand
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🚧𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘂 𝗗𝗮𝗺 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟳 𝗡𝗼𝘃 🚧
Mercury have advised that there will be a road closure at Whakamaru Dam from 𝟭𝟳 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿, 𝟴𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟳𝗽𝗺 𝗱𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆, while their team removes the stoplogs. The diversion gate testing is now complete and this final stage is expected to be reasonably quick.
We’ll share an update once the works are finished.
Detour in place via SH32 – Poihipi Rd – Tirohanga Rd – SH1 (approx. 40km / 30 mins extra by car).
Thanks for your patience everyone.
#trailupdate Ngā Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand
Now that Christmas is done and the summer break is in full swing, if you’re planning your next great trails adventure, don’t forget to download the Great Rides App!
This is your go-to guide for all 23 Great Rides on Ngā Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand Cycle Trails.
Whether you’re heading out on the Waikato River Trails or exploring another trail these holidays, the app has everything you need:
🗺️ Offline maps >📍 GPS tracking >🚻 Points of interest >✅ Trail tips & safety info
📲 Available on Apple and Android — and it’s totally free.
#news @greatridesapp
✨𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 & 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿! ✨
From all of us at Waikato River Trails, thank you for being part of our Trail community. We wish you a safe, relaxing, and adventure filled summer, and we look forward to welcoming you back on the Trails in the New Year.
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🌞𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿!🌞 We’re continuing to gather feedback to help guide the future of the Waikato River Trails - and we would love to hear from you.
Whether you enjoy the Trails on foot, by bike, or for a peaceful moment in nature, your response helps us keep the Trails maintained, accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
You may wonder why take the survey? Your feedback:
👉Supports future planning
👉Helps us secure essential funding
👉Ensures the Trails reflect what our community values most.
Every response counts! Plus all surveys completed by 31 December 2025 go in the draw to win a $100 Nothing Naughty e-voucher!
👉www.getsmartglobal.com/waikatorivertrails to share your thoughts!
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𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘀 & 𝗘𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 – 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀!
Planning your Trail adventure? Don’t forget to check out these local spots and their festive opening hours:
🌞Ata's Bar & Eatery, Mangakino: Closed 25–26 Dec, mobile cafe back 27 Dec at the Lakefront.
🌞Mangakino Club: Closed 25, 26 Dec & 1 Jan, open Wed–Sun over summer!
🌞Rhubarb Cafe , Arapuni: Closed from 4pm 21 Dec, reopening 7 Jan at 8 am, summer hours Wed–Sun
🌞The Dam Village Bakery Cafe, Whakamaru: Closed 25 Dec & 1 Jan, open 5 am–5 pm all other days
Check their Facebook pages for specials and updates and don't forget to stop by and enjoy a yummy treat on your summer Trail adventure!
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🌞🎄𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀/𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄! 🎄🌞
Catch up on everything happening along the Waikato River Trails this holiday season! Inside this edition you’ll find:
✨ Latest trail updates
✨ Christmas & summer hours from our trail partners
✨ Great summer specials and deals
✨ Our Trail survey link - complete it by 31st December and go in the draw to win a $100 voucher from Nothing Naughty!
It’s the perfect way to stay in the loop as you plan your summer adventures.
📩 Check your inbox, or click the link below to read the full eNewsletter!
email.rocketspark.co.nz/t/r-DA7258DA16204E542540EF23F30FEDED
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The Waikato River Trails will hold its Annual General Meeting at 10am on Thursday, 27th November 2025, at the Hodderville Farms Event Centre, located at 978a Old Taupo Road, Waotu.
All welcome.
#news
𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲
A new funding arrangement to support the management and maintenance of New Zealand’s 23 iconic Great Rides will enable Kiwis and international visitors to get out to the regions, now and into the future, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says.
“𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐺𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑛𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑖𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑖𝑡𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 $7.5 𝑚𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑒𝑒 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑁𝑒𝑤 𝑍𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐶𝑦𝑐𝑙𝑒 𝑇𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑙 𝐹𝑢𝑛𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑙𝑑-𝑐𝑙𝑎𝑠𝑠 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑙𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑑𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑜𝑚𝑖𝑐, 𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑒𝑛𝑣𝑖𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑏𝑒𝑛𝑒𝑓𝑖𝑡𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑒𝑠,” Louise Upston says.
“𝐸𝑎𝑐ℎ 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑛 2 𝑚𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑝𝑒𝑜𝑝𝑙𝑒 𝑢𝑠𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐺𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡 𝑅𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑁𝑔𝑎̄ 𝐻𝑎𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑎, 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑁𝑒𝑤 𝑍𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐶𝑦𝑐𝑙𝑒 𝑇𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑙𝑠, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑙𝑖𝑒𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑤𝑒𝑒𝑘, 𝑤𝑒 𝑠𝑎𝑤 𝑛𝑒𝑤 𝑑𝑎𝑡𝑎 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑠ℎ𝑜𝑤𝑠 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝐺𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡 𝑅𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑠 𝑝𝑢𝑚𝑝 $1.28 𝑏𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑎 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑜 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑙𝑜𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑜𝑚𝑖𝑒𝑠. 𝑇ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑓𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑜𝑛𝑙𝑦 𝑠𝑢𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑤𝑡ℎ.”
“𝑃𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝐺𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡 𝑅𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑠 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑖𝑠 𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡. 𝑇ℎ𝑒𝑦 𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑗𝑜𝑏𝑠, 𝑠𝑢𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡 𝑏𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑠 𝑠𝑢𝑐ℎ 𝑎𝑠 𝑏𝑖𝑘𝑒 ℎ𝑖𝑟𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑒𝑠, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑎𝑡𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑡 ℎ𝑜𝑠𝑝𝑖𝑡𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑎𝑐𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑜𝑑𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑖𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑠𝑒𝑡 𝑢𝑝 𝑠ℎ𝑜𝑝 𝑛𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑏𝑦.”
The new Trail Management funding has two key components:
• Maintenance: Funding to improve and maintain trail quality and address any trail audit findings as they arise.
• Management: Each Great Ride will receive funding for a dedicated trail manager.
“𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐺𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡 𝑅𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑠 𝑤𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑠𝑒𝑡 𝑢𝑝 𝑏𝑦 𝑆𝑖𝑟 𝐽𝑜ℎ𝑛 𝐾𝑒𝑦’𝑠 𝑁𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙-𝑙𝑒𝑑 𝐺𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑛𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑖𝑛 2009 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑎𝑛 𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑝 𝑏𝑒𝑡𝑤𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑙 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑙𝑜𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝑔𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑛𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 ℎ𝑜𝑠𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑙𝑠 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑛 𝑎 𝑑𝑒𝑐𝑎𝑑𝑒,” Louise Upston says.
“𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑒𝑒 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑓𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑣𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑠 𝑐𝑒𝑟𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑦 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑙 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑒𝑛𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒𝑠 𝑏𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑙𝑜𝑛𝑔-𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚 𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔.”
In addition to this new funding arrangement, our Government recently announced investments in cycle trail infrastructure in both Ruapehu and Dunedin, with more to come.
“𝑊𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑖𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝐺𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡 𝑅𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑠 𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑎𝑖𝑛 𝑤𝑒𝑙𝑙-𝑚𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑑 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑎𝑔𝑒𝑑 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒, 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡𝑜 𝑎𝑡𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑡 𝑣𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑑𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑜𝑚𝑖𝑐 𝑏𝑒𝑛𝑒𝑓𝑖𝑡𝑠,” Louise Upston says.
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Try the Trails – this Auckland Anniversary Weekend (24–26 Jan)
Ever thought about riding one of the Waikato or Hauraki Trails but not sure where to start? 𝗧𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 with Riverside Adventures - Waikato is all about relaxed, achievable rides that help you experience some of the North Island’s great cycling trails.
Join rides on sections of:
✔️ Waikato River Trail
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✔️ Hauraki Rail Trail
Perfect for beginners, casual riders, or anyone keen to give these trails a go, all while supporting local communities and businesses along the way.
👉 Bookings are essential so check out the details below and get amongst it this coming long weekend!
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If The Taniwha 2026 is on your list, now’s the time to lock it in.
Early Bird pricing closes 31 January, so don’t miss the chance to secure your spot at the best price.
Run it. Walk it. Ride it (or why not both?). eBike it - take on the trails your way.
Start the year with something to look forward to🤩
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🤩Christmas is nearly here… and so is 2026!
If you’re already thinking about next year’s adventures, now’s a great time to plan something epic.
Early Bird pricing for The Taniwha 2026 is on, so why not give yourself (or someone else!) the gift of a challenge?
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Entries for The Taniwha 2026 are open! 🙌
Super Early Bird has finished, but Early Bird pricing is now available and the perfect chance to lock in your spot.
Whether you’re keen to run, walk, ride, or mix it up with a duathlon, there’s a challenge for every level.
May 23rd - lock it in and get ready to take on the trails in 2026!
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