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Children walking in current term

National Participation in current term
Week Kids walking
1 5287
2 5733
3 7411
4 8561
5 6493
6 7317
7 7315
8 7074
9 5456
10 5504

Auckland Schools Putting Their Feet First

Auckland Schools Putting Their Feet First

Over 70 schools throughout the Auckland Region took part in the TravelWise Walk to School Week competition held the first week of March.

Throughout the week schools monitored what percentage of their total school roll walked each day, and the schools with the highest average across the week were eligible for prizes.

The following schools won prizes with fantastic participation rates.

  • Pukekohe North School 86%
  • Glenavon School 85%
  • Beach Haven Primary School 80%
  • Bucklands Beach Primary School 79%
  • St Francis School 73%
  • Milford School 68%
  • Fruitvale Road School 60%
  • Valley School 58%
  • Red Beach School 50%

A number of celebrities also joined in the fun.

Further information: Sue Kendall, 09 815 2546.

  • New Zealand Transport Agency. Waka Kotahi.
  • newzealand.govt.nz website.