Cycleways

In this week's Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Mark Leishman about some missing context in stories on local government spending and "nice to haves" - and he looks at some bad news for… Audio

It's expected that next week the government is going to unveil plans for a congestion charge in the country's largest city, Auckland. Jesse speaks to Matt Lowrie, the editor of transport and urban… Audio

Protecting cyclists from traffic on a small stretch of Palmerston North highway has been criticised by some motorists.

And, after a trial that's lasted more than a year, the future of the cycleway is… Audio

The big budget for a new non-car harbour bridge in Auckland sparked a big 'bike-lash' in the media last week - and how we build and use our roads has become a huge wedge issue all around the country. … Audio

E-scooters have hit New Zealand's cities with a bang - often literally. Are they good news or bad news? And are they here to stay?  Audio

The government has unveiled plans to build a cycleway in a particularly treacherous route for cyclists between the capital and the Hutt Valley, with $94 million set aside for the project. Video, Audio

A University of Otago study has found investing in cycleways and walking paths encourages people to drive less, based on results from New Plymouth and Hastings.  Audio

Dunedin isn't the flattest of New Zealand's cities, and huge traffic queues have stretched back as cycleways are built. Are they worth the trouble? Audio

How we get around our cities has suddenly flared up in our news. Even media colleagues are calling each other haters and zealots, and calling each other out for fake news. But is this just background… Audio

Auckland Council has responded to Mike Hosking's criticism of cycleways. The council says he was comparing the wrong data and he should "get out of his car".  Audio

Radio hosts know cyclists and cycle paths are a red rag to their frequently car-bound listeners. Mediawatch looks at how one broadcaster responded to research showing most Aucklanders support cycling… Audio

Auckland cyclists are slamming Auckland Transport's multi-billion dollar transport plan as a missed opportunity that leaves the city stuck in the past. The Regional Land Transport Plan details how 16… Audio

Simon Wilson argues that cycling is good for drivers and good for taxpayers, and should be encouraged in our biggest city. Audio

Last week we talked to you about Biketober - today we're looking at how communities can be designed to support cycling, improve transport and the health of those communities. A talk was held last… Audio