Nationwide Cycling Highway for New Zealand

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The Prime Minister and minister of Tourism John key has kicked off the idea of a national cycling highway to stretch from Cape Reinga to the Bluff
It will take two years to build and the energies of nearly 4,000 Kiwis who have lost their jobs.

For tourists coming in the opportunity be able to ride sections of the country or the whole length of the country in a safe enviroment, that would be hugely appealing," says Arthur Klap, Bike New Zealand Chair.

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What people have to say

Tim Norton from PlanHQ

10:43 AM, Thursday 05 March 2009

"This is a brilliant idea that is bang on Brand New Zealand. Nw Zealand and New Zealander's ae all about getting out amongst nature and putting the body to work."