Every last piece of transit & bike infrastructure seems to need to go thru "The Populist Playbook". Scare, complain, reject; rinse, wash, repeat. All the while the things we really should fear — generational poverty, climate chaos, species extinction — continue on.

Who could have predicted this?! Our Govt is wasting money on building stuff that makes traffic worse. www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...

"Te Tiriti o Waitangi" says Jo. Love it. #TheChaseNZ

Bikes = business. Where's your favorite place to ride? www.stuff.co.nz/travel/36087... @cyclingactionnz.bsky.social

Look what happens when you build protected bike lanes! Instead of spending billions on new roads, the govt should build more protected bike lanes!

Wellington is a cycling city. @cyclewgtn #CBWOAGD

How will robotaxis interact with pedestrians and people on bikes? Who will give way? @cyclingactionnz.bsky.social

A Mt Vic tunnel for private vehicles is a bad idea. Why? Induced traffic, opportunity cost, embedded carbon. PT, walking, cycling and demand management solutions would work better and cost less. www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360... @cyclingactionNZ

Kids love biking. www.beehive.govt.nz/release/new-... @cyclingactionnz.bsky.social

This will be fun to follow. bikepacking.com/news/project... @cyclingactionnz.bsky.social

"Give a man a fish and feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and feed him for a lifetime. Teach a man to cycle and he will realize fishing is stupid and boring." -Desmond Tutu, anti-apartheid and human rights activist #BicycleBirthday October 7 (1931 -2021)

Trees, not tunnels. Save the Town Belt. Today, volunteers planted trees near the Basin Reserve to show community opposition to Govt plans to ram a monster tunnel through the Wellington Town Belt.

Is this the dumbest objection to bike lanes ever? "Cycling may be considered a “greener” option than using public transport, but cycleways use an awfully high amount of petroleum-based products to create and maintain." - Ray Chung @cyclewgtn.bsky.social www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3608...

youtu.be/g12HR7soJwQ "Cycling is on my agenda because I believe all modes of transport having the platform they deserve." Candidate for Pukehinau/ Lambton Ward, Afnan Al-Rubayee @cyclewgtn.bsky.social

"I believe in the power of our community. We can make Pōneke a creative, sustainable, innovative, world-leading city. We've popped up a bike network because you championed it." - @lauriefoon.bsky.social youtu.be/vlf1XdYlvwc @cyclewgtn.bsky.social

Why can't Metlink run longer trains on weekends to meet demand? www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608... @cyclewgtn.bsky.social

youtu.be/XBoWeDE4FfQ?... WCC candidate @rebeccamatthews.bsky.social is committed to better cycling in Wellington. She is the only Councillor in the Wharangi / Onslow-Western ward who has supported this work. @cyclewgtn.bsky.social

Have you voted? Here's WCC candidate Tim Ward, running in the Pukehinau/ Lambton Ward, who is committed to better cycling in Wellington. youtu.be/PaSnx24wvXQ

www.1news.co.nz/2025/09/20/c... @cyclingactionnz.bsky.social @cyclewgtn.bsky.social

@cyclewgtn.bsky.social and Bicycle Junction hosted WCC candidates. Candidate for Pukehinau/ Lambton Ward, @geordierogers.co.nz says "My vision for the city is where people can get around safely, no matter what time of day or transport mode. We need a dedicated cycling network." youtu.be/4fP8RlU3TjQ

Wellington is truly a cycling city. How did plucky bunch of advocates build a movement, overcome bikelash, tacks, and hostile news media, for the city to add 30 km of bikelanes in three years, transforming Wellington streets? www.hannahplayhouse.org.nz/whats-on/the...

Sensational win by Geordie Beamish! Never, ever, ever, ever give up. 🇳🇿

It's a BlueSky kind of day.

"It's great to see so many connected cycleways. We could do with more." - @trishgiven.bsky.social candidate for WCC in the Motukairangi / Eastern ward @cyclewgtn.bsky.social #Vote

Got your voting papers? Here's a voting guide from @cyclewgtn.bsky.social WCC has made massive progress on Wellington’s bike network, with good public support. But all that is at risk this election, with some candidates wanting to rip out bike lanes. www.cyclewellington.org.nz/voting_guide...

This election is crucial. Will Wellington go backwards or forward? Join us at 5.30 today @BicycleJunction to hear from Council candidates. @cyclewgtn.bsky.social events.humanitix.com/meet-the-can...

"Every dog will have his day Any dog can win" What's your favourite Paul Kelly song?

"Bike lanes = happy days. Keep going, Wellington City Council" - Callum #WellingtonBikeLife @cyclewgtn.bsky.social

Frankie is a fan of bike lanes. "Now I feel safe." @cyclewgtn.bsky.social #WellingtonBikeLife

Thanks for our new park, Wellington City Council.

"This new cycleway isn’t just a way to get around; it’s a way to reimagine how we move across the heart of the city." @cyclingactionnz.bsky.social www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3607...

I've got one of the best commutes in the world. It's a blast, riding over Mt Victoria. I'm all for the Council promoting biking in Wellington. - Paul @cyclewgtn.bsky.social #WellingtonBikeLife

"We need policies that proactively promote walking and biking wherever and whenever that choice is safe and practical. The claim on resources is lower than any other choice for short journeys." - Rod Carr www.thepost.co.nz/business/360... @cyclingactionnz.bsky.social

Keep building bike lanes. I love them - Donna. @cyclewgtn.bsky.social

Henry Peach is standing for Wellington Regional Council. He supports more bike lanes, and reliable frequent bus services. @cyclewgtn.bsky.social @henrypeach.bsky.social

"I appreciate the new cycle lane along Thorndon Quay. I support those people who support cycle lanes - Lucy. @@cyclewgtn.bsky.social

The future of biking in Wellington is in the balance. Some people want to rip out bike lanes. We must vote for candidates who are committed to improving cycling. Join us at @cyclewgtn.bsky.social Get your free tickets at events.humanitix.com/meet-the-can...

Plans for the next Mt Victoria tunnel. Two lanes for busses would also be good. @cyclewgtn.bsky.social

Nobody ever cycles in New Zealand / in winter, and also the compulsory visual shorthand for “bad weather” is a pic of some legend in a raincoat just pedalling through it regardless.

Well, this is one of the most terrifying and anxiety inducing things I've ever seen. Imagine the road filled with drivers doing this. Now you can understand the hyper vigilance required of pedestrians and bicyclists. And despite that, we can still get splattered because of 3 seconds of distraction.

A love letter to New Zealand www.nzherald.co.nz/travel/disco... @cyclingactionnz.bsky.social

@lauriefoon.bsky.social is committed to making Wellington better for biking. She is our champion at Council. @cyclewgtn.bsky.social #election #Paekawakawa #vote

@cyclewgtn.bsky.social asked @andrewlittlenz.bsky.social about his commitment to biking. His response: "Yes, I am aligned with your three priorities to promote, improve and grow cycling in Wellington. (more) www.andrewlittle.nz

Beware of any politician doing this. It’s a major red flag of the most cynical political opportunism, weaponization of lies & misinformation, and manipulation of some consultant’s idea of a “wedge issue.” It would waste public money, risk or even cost lives, weaken the city, make traffic worse, etc.

Sarah Free is standing for Wellington Regional Council. She is committed to better transport choices for Wellington, including more bus and cycle lanes. More at sarahfree.org.nz @cyclewgtn.bsky.social

"New Zealand’s mandatory helmet requirements were introduced in 1994. Imagine if we had spent the last 30 years making our cities safe for people of all ages to ride a bike, instead of the focus on wearing a helmet." www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2025/08/20/j... @cyclingactionnz.bsky.social

“We finally got a safe cycleway and now they want us to move onto the footpath. Who comes out a winner? The public loses money and cyclists and pedestrians are forced into a conflict." www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3607... @cyclingactionnz.bsky.social

I want a connected and complete cycling network - @jonnyosborne.bsky.social Candidate for Motukairangi Eastern Ward at Wellington City Council @cyclewgtn.bsky.social

Hutt Rd and Thorndon Quay bike lanes are open. Let's have a look. youtu.be/N2aGUW0EnKw?... @cyclewgtn.bsky.social

Heads up, bikers of Newtown! On Adelaide Rd. @cyclewgtn.bsky.social I called it in but what's point? #sigh