Spokes Dunedin

19/04/2026

The Chain Hills tunnel is open and a wonderful success! The last 1-day count showed approx. 450 visitors. The Council has removed the Tunnels Trail project from the 9yr plan and the Trust has undertaken to work on the stages through to Green Island and onto Kaikorai Valley. But the DCC control acces...

07/04/2026

Did you spot this article by Rachel Elder, one of our trustees in the Otago Daily Times this weekend?

Better-connected bike trails and paths could make cycling to work or school a real option for more people, offering a meaningful way to reduce the cost of living.

01/04/2026

The Spokes Newsletter is live!
We’re excited to share that Spokes now has a newsletter! The April edition is out now, with updates from the community, upcoming events, and stories from around the bike‑loving motu.
Check it out here 👉

Love it. So good! 👏

18/12/2025

Woohoo! What a great news to end the week!

DCC PRESS RELEASEFirst section of historic tunnel trail now open Dunedin (Friday, 19 December 2025) – The first section of the Dunedin Tunnels Trail – including a trip through the historic Chain Hills tunnel – is now open for people to enjoy. The 1. 5km section of trail runs from Gladstone Roa...

14/11/2025

Very exciting news for the Tunnels trail🚴🚴: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/578903/government-invests-2-million-in-dunedin-tunnels-trail?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPNDA5OTYyNjIzMDg1NjA5AAEef3ycFaHVdNyE-GG5cieJKlww3NL7HCgl5d4hZYqMzHlag0XnuPBDx_j8M2Y_aem_OYkvwg_IEjDrv5TuVRr_YA

The funding will help extend the cycle trail, which would link Dunedin to Mosgiel, using historic railway tunnels.

10/09/2025

Spokes has been reaching out to Mayoral and Council candidates (including the ORC candidates) to get a better understanding of their views on active transport and cycling. Check out our website (link in bio).

Make your vote count 💚

10/09/2025

Kia ora! 🗳️🚲

Voting is now open for the local elections, and we’ve just published our 2025 Candidate Matrix!

Want to know where your council and mayoral candidates stand on cycling and active transport?

Check out their responses and see who’s committed to a safer, more bike-friendly future.
👉 View the matrix here: https://spokes.nz/matrix
👉 View the responses of council candidates here: https://spokes.nz/t/candidate-index/1101
Make your vote count for active transport! 💚

22/08/2025

We made it into the star this week! Have a read, and if you're interested, watch our website.. spokes.nz : https://www.odt.co.nz/the-star/cycling-advocates-question-candidates?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR6QLPEDkU5M0GhXuD3ilNph9dbaCdGqXqbl28ve5XQE6dRRnB3xTCxrC1bo-Q_aem_jQkdCKpZgzOe7il_UJ0iGA

The need to encourage active transport and safe infrastructure for cycling and walking are issues close to the hearts of local advocacy group...

18/08/2025

So excited to get an update on the progress of the Tunnels Trail!

17/06/2025

Kia ora, a reminder of our event tonight (17/06) ahead of the upcoming local elections. We are meeting at Yours (43 Moray Place) from 18:30 until 20:30. There will be food :)

If you are interested in having a chat about cycling, and getting involved around how we get to know more about the candidates' views on improving our cycling infrastructure, please come along – you can find the event on the Spokes website here:

Hi everyone, We are excited to announce a workshop for all those interested in engaging with our local counselors standing for the upcoming election. This is a fantastic opportunity to come together and create talking/action points to better understand their views on cycling in Ōtepoti, Dunedin. Ev...