Better Transport
Sustainable Modes of Active and Resourceful Travel
Better Transport is a Wao workstream designed to tackle the environmental impact of how we move.
Transport emissions make up 50% of our total emissions as a district and changing the way we move is one of the easiest ways we can make an impact on reducing these.
Changing the way we move means more biking, walking and collective transport options.
Ride For Change.
1 April - 30 June | Ride for Change is a three-month celebration aimed at igniting Wānaka’s love for bikes, with young people leading the way.
This campaign puts our youth at the heart of a movement to create a healthier, more connected, and climate-friendly future. Through fun events, skill-building workshops, and community activations, we’re inspiring the next generation to embrace cycling as more than just transport—it’s freedom, connection, and action.
By encouraging tamariki and rangatahi to make the most of Wānaka’s growing network of urban transport links, we’re fostering lifelong habits that benefit both people and planet.
Transport Survey.
How do you Move Around? Let's Get SMART to Reduce Emissions in the Upper Clutha.
In 2021 and 2023, Wao conducted a survey to find out how we move around the district. This survey will be repeated every two years to identify patterns and changes, discover barriers and opportunities for change, and track our impact over time. Our goal is to accelerate the transition towards a low-emissions future.
