Walk2Work 2009

On the 18th of March 2009, thousands of people across New Zealand will leave their cars at home and Walk2Work with friends, family and colleagues. Workers are invited to call in to their local Walk2Work event between 7-9am, to register, collect their complimentary breakfast snack, be inspired by speakers, win spot prizes and potentially change their habits!

After a successful pilot event in 2008, Living Streets Aotearoa is coordinating twelve events around the country. Walk2Work is a great excuse for people to get outside and enjoy their walk, realising the benefits of fresh air and gentle exercise.

Walk2Work events are being held in Auckland City, North Shore, Manukau, Bay of Plenty and Lakes district, Taupo, Levin, Wellington City, Lower Hutt, Nelson, Tasman district, West Coast, Christchurch, and Dunedin. To find out more details about your local event check out our website ww.walk2work.org.nz

Event aims:
- encouraging active healthy lifestyles for all New Zealanders consequently reducing levels of disease, stress and illness through simple, free exercise e.g. healthy people don’t clog up our health system
- reducing fuel emissions and promoting alternative transport, in turn caring for our environment
- supporting New Zealand’s economy by way of retail purchases from walkers on their journey to work. Money saved by walking to work can be spent elsewhere
- promoting national business efficiency by reducing the numbers of private vehicles on our roads therefore decreasing congestion and increasing speed of essential business traffic

Event listed by laa37

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