Stories

Want to be inspired to choose Sustainable Transport?

Check out these local New Plymouth District people who are embracing the active and shared way to travel. Click on the pictures to read their stories. 

Send in your story to be in the draw to win a $50 Macpac voucher.

In addition, the first 10 stories will each win a $10 voucher for Ozone Coffee Cafe

To be in to win, simply send us a picture of you, and/or your family and friends travelling by active or shared modes and a short message about why you enjoy sustainable transport. Email to Letsgo@npdc.govt.nz 

08 Richard Crop
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In January 2022 I decided to start walking the 1.8km to work as much as I could to help alleviate rising fuel costs. 1 year & 9 months later I'm still walking every day, wind, rain or shine.

07 Monica Square
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I love biking to work! Isn’t it great that you have done your workout before you go in the office and having a good bike ride home to unwind your day?

06 Sonya Square
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I ❤️ my commute to work on my bike. The weather was stunning this morning 🌞, it’s such a great way to start the day!

05 Russell Crop
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Rain on the horizon, but still biked instead of drive to work and it's actually just as quick.

04 Lewis And Katie Square
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We like biking because it gets you fit! And when there are less fumes in the environment, the plants and animals can stay alive and grow.

03 Jenn
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Biking is such a fun way to move around and such a positive for my physical and mental health.

01 Melanie
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Well, I now realise I can have my coffee and cycle to work too. What a beautiful day to start the Fresh Air Challenge!

02 Melissa (1)
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Fresh but beautiful morning for a bike commute to the office!

08 Georgia Crop
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We love walking to school each day, especially during spring when all the beautiful flowers are coming out!

06 Hayley Hill Crop (1)
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We love shopping by bike, especially when it is pizza! Biking turns a chore into an enjoyable experience and chance to get out in the fresh air.

05 Yu Ching Crop
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We’re enjoying walking to school along the walkway to Te Kura Waenga o Ngāmotu this fresh air September.....

04 Jenn
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We love biking! It's fun, good for our planet, and we have great conversations with people about it.

03 Libby Rotate
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Picture of a cruise bus ride to work!

02 Dee And Lauren
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We love the chance to have a chat at the start and end of our work days, the journey flies by, and it puts us both in a great mood for the day at work or evening at home ahead.

01 Lewis And Katie Crop
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We bike to school because we like going up Cumberland Hill with our friends and it makes us strong. Also, we are not polluting the air.

Lisa On Scooter
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It’s good for the environment, cheap to run and makes me feel like I’m 13 years old again

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It’s a bonus that its good exercise and plays a small part in helping climate change

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I really do get to explore some of the hidden gems of the city, skip the traffic queues in peak times, and have a moment to myself.  

Justin
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I like to ride my bike to commute, for recreation and for fitness reasons.

Lois
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I love biking! It's free exercise and I don’t have to worry about finding a car park,

Liz Kids
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I leave my car at preschool and bike the remaining 4km along our beautiful Coastal Walkway to arrive at work feeling revitalised and refreshed.

Mark Brown
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It’s great for my overall fitness, it’s easy to do and the best thing is I don't need to find a car park.

Paola Story
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It fills my glass with joy and gratitude every single ride.

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I bike to work because it’s great exercise and the running costs are low.

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Getting out in the fresh air for our everyday commute is great for my mental health and fitness. Plus, it's a lot of fun!

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The connection it gives me with what is going on around me

Julia Collins Biking To Work 2
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Riding to work is an ideal way to combine the daily commute with exercise

Phill And Team Story
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Car-pooling is a great way to save money, have a laugh, unwind and reduce the number of cars on the road.

Davies Kids Story 2
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We like walking to school because you get exercise and fresh air. Sometimes we even beat the cars!

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We decided to try taking some trips on the bus, and the kids loved it. It was so convenient being able to go into town and not worry about parking.

Martha Desimone
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I loved the feeling of the fresh air over my face, keeps me fit and sets me off for a good day.