Bike Auckland
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We're the non-profit organisation working for a better Auckland for people on bikes. Want a more bike-friendly city for all ages and abilities? Join the movement!
An e-bike lending scheme changed what Sue's next ride will be. Could it change yours?
https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/news/an-e-bike-lending-scheme-changed-what-my-next-ride-will-be-could-it-change-yours/
#ebikelibrary
#ebikeloans
#gribblehirst
#quaxing
#ecargobike
#cargobike
#bikelife
https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/news/an-e-bike-lending-scheme-changed-what-my-next-ride-will-be-could-it-change-yours/
#ebikelibrary
#ebikeloans
#gribblehirst
#quaxing
#ecargobike
#cargobike
#bikelife
November 27, 2025 at 4:00 AM
An e-bike lending scheme changed what Sue's next ride will be. Could it change yours?
https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/news/an-e-bike-lending-scheme-changed-what-my-next-ride-will-be-could-it-change-yours/
#ebikelibrary
#ebikeloans
#gribblehirst
#quaxing
#ecargobike
#cargobike
#bikelife
https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/news/an-e-bike-lending-scheme-changed-what-my-next-ride-will-be-could-it-change-yours/
#ebikelibrary
#ebikeloans
#gribblehirst
#quaxing
#ecargobike
#cargobike
#bikelife
💡 Another reason, if you need one, to swap out car journeys with bike rides: new research shows that the bulk of ocean microplastic around NZ is caused by driving 🐋🪸🔬
https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/25/time-to-kick-this-marine-menace-to-the-curb/
#pollution
#microplastics
#universityofauckland
https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/25/time-to-kick-this-marine-menace-to-the-curb/
#pollution
#microplastics
#universityofauckland
November 26, 2025 at 6:30 AM
💡 Another reason, if you need one, to swap out car journeys with bike rides: new research shows that the bulk of ocean microplastic around NZ is caused by driving 🐋🪸🔬
https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/25/time-to-kick-this-marine-menace-to-the-curb/
#pollution
#microplastics
#universityofauckland
https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/25/time-to-kick-this-marine-menace-to-the-curb/
#pollution
#microplastics
#universityofauckland
Greenlane West improvements - have your say!
AT are proposing to narrow the flush median and widen the on-road cycle lanes to provide safer cycling facilities.
Have your say or attend a session 👉 https://haveyoursay.at.govt.nz/better-journeys-on-green-lane-west
AT are proposing to narrow the flush median and widen the on-road cycle lanes to provide safer cycling facilities.
Have your say or attend a session 👉 https://haveyoursay.at.govt.nz/better-journeys-on-green-lane-west
November 24, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Greenlane West improvements - have your say!
AT are proposing to narrow the flush median and widen the on-road cycle lanes to provide safer cycling facilities.
Have your say or attend a session 👉 https://haveyoursay.at.govt.nz/better-journeys-on-green-lane-west
AT are proposing to narrow the flush median and widen the on-road cycle lanes to provide safer cycling facilities.
Have your say or attend a session 👉 https://haveyoursay.at.govt.nz/better-journeys-on-green-lane-west
Have your say on this separated bike lane in Papatoetoe 🚲
As well as changes to bus travel, AT propose protecting the existing southbound cycleway by separating it from traffic, making it safer for people on bikes.
Have your say https://haveyoursay.at.govt.nz/gsr-t3
As well as changes to bus travel, AT propose protecting the existing southbound cycleway by separating it from traffic, making it safer for people on bikes.
Have your say https://haveyoursay.at.govt.nz/gsr-t3
November 23, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Have your say on this separated bike lane in Papatoetoe 🚲
As well as changes to bus travel, AT propose protecting the existing southbound cycleway by separating it from traffic, making it safer for people on bikes.
Have your say https://haveyoursay.at.govt.nz/gsr-t3
As well as changes to bus travel, AT propose protecting the existing southbound cycleway by separating it from traffic, making it safer for people on bikes.
Have your say https://haveyoursay.at.govt.nz/gsr-t3
Huge support reported for the planned Māngere to Favona cycle link 😁
74% said they or their whānau would be likely or very likely to use the Māngere to Favona shared path and cycleway.
https://haveyoursay.at.govt.nz/mangere-favona-link
#mangere
#bikecapitalofthepacific
#auckland
#bikelife
74% said they or their whānau would be likely or very likely to use the Māngere to Favona shared path and cycleway.
https://haveyoursay.at.govt.nz/mangere-favona-link
#mangere
#bikecapitalofthepacific
#auckland
#bikelife
November 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Huge support reported for the planned Māngere to Favona cycle link 😁
74% said they or their whānau would be likely or very likely to use the Māngere to Favona shared path and cycleway.
https://haveyoursay.at.govt.nz/mangere-favona-link
#mangere
#bikecapitalofthepacific
#auckland
#bikelife
74% said they or their whānau would be likely or very likely to use the Māngere to Favona shared path and cycleway.
https://haveyoursay.at.govt.nz/mangere-favona-link
#mangere
#bikecapitalofthepacific
#auckland
#bikelife
A sign has been installed in middle of cycle lane in Hobsonville 🪧😱
This is more than a 'contractor mistake' - it's a complete lack of common sense and poor process.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360892488/road-sign-planted-middle-cycle-lane-sparks-safety-backlash
This is more than a 'contractor mistake' - it's a complete lack of common sense and poor process.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360892488/road-sign-planted-middle-cycle-lane-sparks-safety-backlash
November 21, 2025 at 6:30 AM
A sign has been installed in middle of cycle lane in Hobsonville 🪧😱
This is more than a 'contractor mistake' - it's a complete lack of common sense and poor process.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360892488/road-sign-planted-middle-cycle-lane-sparks-safety-backlash
This is more than a 'contractor mistake' - it's a complete lack of common sense and poor process.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360892488/road-sign-planted-middle-cycle-lane-sparks-safety-backlash
AGM update: we welcome Donna Wynd to the role of Co-Chair, working alongside our incumbent Chair Karen Hormann.
https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/news/agm-update-congratulations-to-our-new-co-chairs-and-the-rest-of-the-bike-auckland-board-who-are-staying-with-us-for-another-term/
https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/news/agm-update-congratulations-to-our-new-co-chairs-and-the-rest-of-the-bike-auckland-board-who-are-staying-with-us-for-another-term/
November 20, 2025 at 6:30 AM
AGM update: we welcome Donna Wynd to the role of Co-Chair, working alongside our incumbent Chair Karen Hormann.
https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/news/agm-update-congratulations-to-our-new-co-chairs-and-the-rest-of-the-bike-auckland-board-who-are-staying-with-us-for-another-term/
https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/news/agm-update-congratulations-to-our-new-co-chairs-and-the-rest-of-the-bike-auckland-board-who-are-staying-with-us-for-another-term/
This op-ed by Connor Sharp which ran in the NZ Herald is turning out to be even more topical than ever – read to the end for an update with recent events.
https://www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2025/11/06/this-governments-legacy-for-transport-in-auckland/
https://www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2025/11/06/this-governments-legacy-for-transport-in-auckland/
November 17, 2025 at 8:57 PM
This op-ed by Connor Sharp which ran in the NZ Herald is turning out to be even more topical than ever – read to the end for an update with recent events.
https://www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2025/11/06/this-governments-legacy-for-transport-in-auckland/
https://www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2025/11/06/this-governments-legacy-for-transport-in-auckland/
Safer cycling to Glen Innes - finally! 🥳
Plus, we share how you can raise your voice in support of the Merton West Cycleway.
https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/news/safer-cycling-through-glen-innes-finally/
#GlenInnes
#EastAuckland
#cyclelane
#safercycling
#ChooseBike
Plus, we share how you can raise your voice in support of the Merton West Cycleway.
https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/news/safer-cycling-through-glen-innes-finally/
#GlenInnes
#EastAuckland
#cyclelane
#safercycling
#ChooseBike
November 14, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Safer cycling to Glen Innes - finally! 🥳
Plus, we share how you can raise your voice in support of the Merton West Cycleway.
https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/news/safer-cycling-through-glen-innes-finally/
#GlenInnes
#EastAuckland
#cyclelane
#safercycling
#ChooseBike
Plus, we share how you can raise your voice in support of the Merton West Cycleway.
https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/news/safer-cycling-through-glen-innes-finally/
#GlenInnes
#EastAuckland
#cyclelane
#safercycling
#ChooseBike
Trail of Dreams: the long journey to bring the first mountain bike park to Auckland’s central suburbs 🚵💪
https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/news/trail-of-dreams-the-long-journey-to-bring-the-first-mountain-bike-park-to-aucklands-central-suburbs/
#mtb
#inspirational
#AucklandNews
#bikepark
https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/news/trail-of-dreams-the-long-journey-to-bring-the-first-mountain-bike-park-to-aucklands-central-suburbs/
#mtb
#inspirational
#AucklandNews
#bikepark
November 14, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Trail of Dreams: the long journey to bring the first mountain bike park to Auckland’s central suburbs 🚵💪
https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/news/trail-of-dreams-the-long-journey-to-bring-the-first-mountain-bike-park-to-aucklands-central-suburbs/
#mtb
#inspirational
#AucklandNews
#bikepark
https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/news/trail-of-dreams-the-long-journey-to-bring-the-first-mountain-bike-park-to-aucklands-central-suburbs/
#mtb
#inspirational
#AucklandNews
#bikepark
🚲 Now’s the perfect time to join Bike Auckland! Be part of the movement for better biking 🚦💚
#BikeAuckland #JoinTheRide #CyclingCommunity #ItsForEveryone #BikeLife #Auckland
https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/coupon/AGM-special
#BikeAuckland #JoinTheRide #CyclingCommunity #ItsForEveryone #BikeLife #Auckland
https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/coupon/AGM-special
November 13, 2025 at 8:05 AM
🚲 Now’s the perfect time to join Bike Auckland! Be part of the movement for better biking 🚦💚
#BikeAuckland #JoinTheRide #CyclingCommunity #ItsForEveryone #BikeLife #Auckland
https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/coupon/AGM-special
#BikeAuckland #JoinTheRide #CyclingCommunity #ItsForEveryone #BikeLife #Auckland
https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/coupon/AGM-special
🗓️ Our Annual General Meeting is happening this Sunday — and you're invited!
Join us for an afternoon of connection, updates, and shared vision.
📍 RSVP now via Humanitix and be part of the conversation that shapes our future: https://events.humanitix.com/bike-auckland-2025-agm
Join us for an afternoon of connection, updates, and shared vision.
📍 RSVP now via Humanitix and be part of the conversation that shapes our future: https://events.humanitix.com/bike-auckland-2025-agm
November 12, 2025 at 7:00 AM
🗓️ Our Annual General Meeting is happening this Sunday — and you're invited!
Join us for an afternoon of connection, updates, and shared vision.
📍 RSVP now via Humanitix and be part of the conversation that shapes our future: https://events.humanitix.com/bike-auckland-2025-agm
Join us for an afternoon of connection, updates, and shared vision.
📍 RSVP now via Humanitix and be part of the conversation that shapes our future: https://events.humanitix.com/bike-auckland-2025-agm
The Reeves Road Flyover is to improve bus reliability, walking and cycling safety, and long-term traffic flow across Pakuranga. Oppose the removal of the planned cycle lane:
https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/news/oppose-mp-simeon-browns-request-for-a-last-minute-removal-of-a-cycleway-from-pakuranga/
https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/news/oppose-mp-simeon-browns-request-for-a-last-minute-removal-of-a-cycleway-from-pakuranga/
November 12, 2025 at 4:01 AM
The Reeves Road Flyover is to improve bus reliability, walking and cycling safety, and long-term traffic flow across Pakuranga. Oppose the removal of the planned cycle lane:
https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/news/oppose-mp-simeon-browns-request-for-a-last-minute-removal-of-a-cycleway-from-pakuranga/
https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/news/oppose-mp-simeon-browns-request-for-a-last-minute-removal-of-a-cycleway-from-pakuranga/
Come on down :D
Today and tomorrow, up by the Mayoral Drive intersection on Queen Street. We'll be here until 9pm both days.
Today and tomorrow, up by the Mayoral Drive intersection on Queen Street. We'll be here until 9pm both days.
October 11, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Come on down :D
Today and tomorrow, up by the Mayoral Drive intersection on Queen Street. We'll be here until 9pm both days.
Today and tomorrow, up by the Mayoral Drive intersection on Queen Street. We'll be here until 9pm both days.
🚲🗳️ Just 3 days left to return your ballot!
Take it on your next bike ride and remind a friend to do the same. Your ride, your city, your say — so make sure your vote gets counted. ✅
Let’s roll to the polls before midday this Saturday, Oct 11!
#BikeYourBallot #VoteLocal #BikeAKL #BetterByBike
Take it on your next bike ride and remind a friend to do the same. Your ride, your city, your say — so make sure your vote gets counted. ✅
Let’s roll to the polls before midday this Saturday, Oct 11!
#BikeYourBallot #VoteLocal #BikeAKL #BetterByBike
October 8, 2025 at 7:00 AM
🚲🗳️ Just 3 days left to return your ballot!
Take it on your next bike ride and remind a friend to do the same. Your ride, your city, your say — so make sure your vote gets counted. ✅
Let’s roll to the polls before midday this Saturday, Oct 11!
#BikeYourBallot #VoteLocal #BikeAKL #BetterByBike
Take it on your next bike ride and remind a friend to do the same. Your ride, your city, your say — so make sure your vote gets counted. ✅
Let’s roll to the polls before midday this Saturday, Oct 11!
#BikeYourBallot #VoteLocal #BikeAKL #BetterByBike
🗳️🚲 Don’t forget your ballot — it’s just as important as your helmet!
There’s just over a week left to have your say in the local elections. Take it with you on your next ride and drop it off — quick, easy, and impactful. 🙌
Your voice matters. Let’s roll to the polls!
#BikeYourBallot #BikeAKL
There’s just over a week left to have your say in the local elections. Take it with you on your next ride and drop it off — quick, easy, and impactful. 🙌
Your voice matters. Let’s roll to the polls!
#BikeYourBallot #BikeAKL
October 3, 2025 at 6:00 AM
🗳️🚲 Don’t forget your ballot — it’s just as important as your helmet!
There’s just over a week left to have your say in the local elections. Take it with you on your next ride and drop it off — quick, easy, and impactful. 🙌
Your voice matters. Let’s roll to the polls!
#BikeYourBallot #BikeAKL
There’s just over a week left to have your say in the local elections. Take it with you on your next ride and drop it off — quick, easy, and impactful. 🙌
Your voice matters. Let’s roll to the polls!
#BikeYourBallot #BikeAKL
🚲✨ The wait is over — Biketober starts TODAY! ✨🚲
A whole month of rides, workshops, and celebrations begins now. Check out the full line-up at biketober.nz and pack your calendar with exciting events!
Let’s roll, Tāmaki Makaurau — it’s Biketober 2025! 🥳
A whole month of rides, workshops, and celebrations begins now. Check out the full line-up at biketober.nz and pack your calendar with exciting events!
Let’s roll, Tāmaki Makaurau — it’s Biketober 2025! 🥳
September 30, 2025 at 9:00 PM
🚲✨ The wait is over — Biketober starts TODAY! ✨🚲
A whole month of rides, workshops, and celebrations begins now. Check out the full line-up at biketober.nz and pack your calendar with exciting events!
Let’s roll, Tāmaki Makaurau — it’s Biketober 2025! 🥳
A whole month of rides, workshops, and celebrations begins now. Check out the full line-up at biketober.nz and pack your calendar with exciting events!
Let’s roll, Tāmaki Makaurau — it’s Biketober 2025! 🥳
🎉🚲 It’s (nearly) the most wonderful time of the year… and no, it’s not Christmas! 😉
Biketober is here — a whole month packed with rides, workshops, and celebrations all across Tāmaki Makaurau.
Check out the full calendar at biketober.nz and join the fun!
#Biketober #BikeAKL #BetterByBike
Biketober is here — a whole month packed with rides, workshops, and celebrations all across Tāmaki Makaurau.
Check out the full calendar at biketober.nz and join the fun!
#Biketober #BikeAKL #BetterByBike
September 29, 2025 at 7:00 AM
🎉🚲 It’s (nearly) the most wonderful time of the year… and no, it’s not Christmas! 😉
Biketober is here — a whole month packed with rides, workshops, and celebrations all across Tāmaki Makaurau.
Check out the full calendar at biketober.nz and join the fun!
#Biketober #BikeAKL #BetterByBike
Biketober is here — a whole month packed with rides, workshops, and celebrations all across Tāmaki Makaurau.
Check out the full calendar at biketober.nz and join the fun!
#Biketober #BikeAKL #BetterByBike
✨ 3 days to go! ✨
Biketober is just around the corner! Have you checked out the full line-up of events yet?
Head over to biketober.nz and start filling your calendar with rides, workshops, and celebrations happening all month long 🚲 🎉
#Biketober #BikeAKL #BetterByBike #LoveYourPath
Biketober is just around the corner! Have you checked out the full line-up of events yet?
Head over to biketober.nz and start filling your calendar with rides, workshops, and celebrations happening all month long 🚲 🎉
#Biketober #BikeAKL #BetterByBike #LoveYourPath
September 27, 2025 at 10:00 PM
✨ 3 days to go! ✨
Biketober is just around the corner! Have you checked out the full line-up of events yet?
Head over to biketober.nz and start filling your calendar with rides, workshops, and celebrations happening all month long 🚲 🎉
#Biketober #BikeAKL #BetterByBike #LoveYourPath
Biketober is just around the corner! Have you checked out the full line-up of events yet?
Head over to biketober.nz and start filling your calendar with rides, workshops, and celebrations happening all month long 🚲 🎉
#Biketober #BikeAKL #BetterByBike #LoveYourPath
🚲🗳️ Bike your ballot! 🗳️🚲
Voting is as easy as your next bike ride — just pop your ballot in your bag and drop it off along the way. ✅
You’ve still got over two weeks before local elections close, so there’s plenty of time to ride, drop, and have your say. 🙌
#BikeAKL #BetterByBike #Biketober
Voting is as easy as your next bike ride — just pop your ballot in your bag and drop it off along the way. ✅
You’ve still got over two weeks before local elections close, so there’s plenty of time to ride, drop, and have your say. 🙌
#BikeAKL #BetterByBike #Biketober
September 27, 2025 at 7:00 AM
🚲🗳️ Bike your ballot! 🗳️🚲
Voting is as easy as your next bike ride — just pop your ballot in your bag and drop it off along the way. ✅
You’ve still got over two weeks before local elections close, so there’s plenty of time to ride, drop, and have your say. 🙌
#BikeAKL #BetterByBike #Biketober
Voting is as easy as your next bike ride — just pop your ballot in your bag and drop it off along the way. ✅
You’ve still got over two weeks before local elections close, so there’s plenty of time to ride, drop, and have your say. 🙌
#BikeAKL #BetterByBike #Biketober
✨ 7 days to go! ✨
Biketober is almost here — are you ready to ride, connect, and celebrate all things cycling? 🚲
Get prepared by checking out biketober.nz 💻
#Biketober #BikeAKL #BetterByBike #LoveYourPath #CyclingNZ #BikeLife
Biketober is almost here — are you ready to ride, connect, and celebrate all things cycling? 🚲
Get prepared by checking out biketober.nz 💻
#Biketober #BikeAKL #BetterByBike #LoveYourPath #CyclingNZ #BikeLife
September 24, 2025 at 7:00 AM
✨ 7 days to go! ✨
Biketober is almost here — are you ready to ride, connect, and celebrate all things cycling? 🚲
Get prepared by checking out biketober.nz 💻
#Biketober #BikeAKL #BetterByBike #LoveYourPath #CyclingNZ #BikeLife
Biketober is almost here — are you ready to ride, connect, and celebrate all things cycling? 🚲
Get prepared by checking out biketober.nz 💻
#Biketober #BikeAKL #BetterByBike #LoveYourPath #CyclingNZ #BikeLife
Know someone new to voting? Tell them about the SMS reminder service.
It includes handy tips about where to find the candidates for your area and where to post your vote.
https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/campaigns/bikeable-auckland/vote-actually/
#localelections2025
#voteactually
It includes handy tips about where to find the candidates for your area and where to post your vote.
https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/campaigns/bikeable-auckland/vote-actually/
#localelections2025
#voteactually
September 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Know someone new to voting? Tell them about the SMS reminder service.
It includes handy tips about where to find the candidates for your area and where to post your vote.
https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/campaigns/bikeable-auckland/vote-actually/
#localelections2025
#voteactually
It includes handy tips about where to find the candidates for your area and where to post your vote.
https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/campaigns/bikeable-auckland/vote-actually/
#localelections2025
#voteactually
🚫 Illegal car parking is putting people on bikes at risk along the new Meola Road cycleway.
Read the full story on RNZ’s website 👉
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/571156/auckland-transport-struggles-to-stop-illegal-carparking-on-new-meola-rd-bike-path
Read the full story on RNZ’s website 👉
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/571156/auckland-transport-struggles-to-stop-illegal-carparking-on-new-meola-rd-bike-path
September 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🚫 Illegal car parking is putting people on bikes at risk along the new Meola Road cycleway.
Read the full story on RNZ’s website 👉
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/571156/auckland-transport-struggles-to-stop-illegal-carparking-on-new-meola-rd-bike-path
Read the full story on RNZ’s website 👉
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/571156/auckland-transport-struggles-to-stop-illegal-carparking-on-new-meola-rd-bike-path
🚲 Have your say on the Carrington Road project!
They’re especially keen to hear from people who cycle along or across Carrington Rd, including the busy Northwestern crossing — your feedback will help ensure cycling is effectively considered in the plans.
https://at.govt.nz/Carrington
They’re especially keen to hear from people who cycle along or across Carrington Rd, including the busy Northwestern crossing — your feedback will help ensure cycling is effectively considered in the plans.
https://at.govt.nz/Carrington
September 9, 2025 at 3:00 AM
🚲 Have your say on the Carrington Road project!
They’re especially keen to hear from people who cycle along or across Carrington Rd, including the busy Northwestern crossing — your feedback will help ensure cycling is effectively considered in the plans.
https://at.govt.nz/Carrington
They’re especially keen to hear from people who cycle along or across Carrington Rd, including the busy Northwestern crossing — your feedback will help ensure cycling is effectively considered in the plans.
https://at.govt.nz/Carrington
Reminder: Our Local Elections Community Group Checklist is here to help your group make the most of this election season!
If you haven’t already, check it out and share it with your community groups so they can put it to use too.
👉 bikeauckland.org.nz/local-elections-community-group-checklist
If you haven’t already, check it out and share it with your community groups so they can put it to use too.
👉 bikeauckland.org.nz/local-elections-community-group-checklist
September 6, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Reminder: Our Local Elections Community Group Checklist is here to help your group make the most of this election season!
If you haven’t already, check it out and share it with your community groups so they can put it to use too.
👉 bikeauckland.org.nz/local-elections-community-group-checklist
If you haven’t already, check it out and share it with your community groups so they can put it to use too.
👉 bikeauckland.org.nz/local-elections-community-group-checklist