‘Freedom is a city where you can breathe’: four experts on Europe’s most liveable capitals

From Copenhagen’s cycle lanes and Vienna’s shared parks to Barcelona and London’s unfulfilled potential, better living is close at hand

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Govt's climate strategy: Let it burn

Comment: The Government has relentlessly pursued policies that boost climate pollution – even if they cost more or jeopardise NZ's reputation, Marc Daalder writes

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Road-user charges can pay for more than just road maintenance – NZ could lead the way

By charging all road users, the shift away from a petrol tax could help fund safer roads and lower pollution. NZ should embrace the opportunity to be innovative.

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Dear Britain, it’s now clear: 20mph zones save lives and don’t slow traffic. Implement them | Sadiq Khan

There is too much bluff and bluster on this subject. Ordinary people just want safe streets for themselves and those they love, and we can achieve that, says London mayor Sadiq Khan

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Rates rises are due to people voting against rates rises

Buckle up, it’s time to ignore our crumbling infrastructure for another generation.<br />

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E-bikes for everyone: 3 NZ trials show people will make the switch – with the right support

These pilot schemes suggest e-bikes can be popular even in non-riding communities. But easy access, infrastructure and local organisation are all vital.

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No wonder Jeremy Vine is hanging up his helmet cam – the rage we cyclists face is off the scale | Peter Walker

Why does cycling make so many drivers lose their cool? It’s partly ignorance, but demonisation by politicians doesn’t help, says Peter Walker, a senior political correspondent for the Guardian

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What has Christchurch done right to get so many people on bikes?

Yes, it's flat, but there's another crucial reason why so many Christchurch residents ride.

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Proposals

Adaptation Futures 2025 (AF2025) is a hybrid event hosted by WASP and the University of Canterbury with Christchurch NZ, SPREP, Tourism New Zealand, University of…

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Wheels off the bus: bikes on buses do us good

From the University of Otago – The knock-on impacts of not allowing bikes on buses present safety risks and wider social costs.

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Getting people out of their cars is possible with the right plans and policies – case study

Encouraging walking, cycling and public transport use requires a cohesive, collaborative approach by all involved. The latest University of Canterbury travel survey shows how effective it can be.

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The Press

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AT wins global road safety award over speed limit reductions

Former assistant police commissioner Dave Cliff said the implementation of international best practices in our biggest city had helped save lives.

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The five-minute city: inside Denmark’s revolutionary neighbourhood

While ambitious urban planners try to make 15-minute cities a reality, the Nordhavn district of Copenhagen has gone one better. What’s life like when everything you need is just a stroll away?

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