Resources

Start Walking - some helpful tips

Walkers on TrackYou don't have to take it seriously, just regularly! (download)

Want to Start a Walking Group?

Tired of walking alone? Can't find any walking groups where you live? Why not start your own! (download)


Top ten tips for getting children to stay active.

(download)

 

Coming to a Park near you!

Unihoc is the latest sport to hit your local park.

But it's just one of the activities in the series of 'In Your Neighbourhood', a programme that uses simple sports and games from the Way2Go Activities trailer to get families playing together. Find out how you can join in 

Way2Go Activity Trailer

Way2go activities trailer The trailer takes physical activity equipment out into the community to encourage families to play together.
It's easy to use, and the gear is affordable, if families decide to buy it.
Currently the trailer is only available to Way2Go staff as it needs to be supervised at all times.
If you would like to make an enquiry regarding the trailer please email way2go@iconz.co.nz or phone (03) 544 3955, or download the booking form and see if you meet the criteria.

Weekday Workout

How to add 30 minutes exercise to your day with snacktivity ideas (download)

 

Pedometers

Step your way to health and borrow a pedometer from the Richmond, Nelson, Stoke, Motueka, Murchison or the Takaka libraries. Pedometers are step counters, and tell you how far (or how little) you are walking each day.

You pay only $2 for a 6-week loan period.
For a pedometer information sheet and pedometer questions and answers - click on the links below.

Get walking

What a great region we live in, to help you get out and explore it both our local councils have created walking trails and booklets about these. Nelson and Richmond also have many pathways that link community facilities and neighbourhoods. Click here to find out more about the walks you can do in Nelson and Tasman