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​In 2004, Cycle Action Auckland members Graeme Knowles and Isy Kennedy took a petition to Parliament to request walking and cycling access on the Auckland Harbour Bridge.

About this time, Bevan Woodward began his involvement, reviewing a number of feasibility studies carried out by Transit. Bevan also invited Andy Smith from Walk Auckland and Living Streets Aotearoa to support the campaign.  The major strengthening  project of the clip-ons proved to be a crucial opportunity for the Pathway.  After much lobbying of Transit, we received this assurance.
However in late 2008, Transit advised that the northbound clip-ons did not have adequate capacity for a pathway and refused to look at alternate options for providing walking and cycling access.  

Our communications were ignored and so consequently, as the option of last resort, a public demonstration of support was staged in May, 2009.
This brought Transit back to the table and after a review by Holmes Consulting Group, in 2009 their State Highways manager confirmed a pathway attached to the eastern clip-on was feasible.

We engaged architects Copeland Associates to work on the design and in early 2010 we  surveyed Aucklanders for their input on the design attributes that were important to them.  Structural engineers Airey Consultants became part of the team to bring the Pathway design to fruition. 

​A list of articles, videos and sound bites:
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SkyPath sold to NZTA - NZTA, 20 Dec 2019

Transport Agency chair Michael Stiassny steps down - Stuff, 26 April 2019

​SkyPath fiasco: NZTA launches independent investigation - Radio NZ, 8 March 2019

SkyPath stoush prompts government to step in - Radio NZ, 5 March 2019

NZTA’s “brutal” letter demanding SkyPath’s IP - Radio NZ, 27 Feb 2019
Future of Auckland’s SkyPath hanging in the balance over intellectual property dispute - Newshub, 26 Feb 2019
SkyPath Trust says design review is a ‘ploy to delay’ its construction - NZ Herald, 26 Feb 2019
Construction of the SkyPath on Auckland Harbour Bridge could begin as early as next year - NZ Herald, 25 Feb 2019

Can we build it, yes we can - Newshub, 24 August 2018
SkyPath across Auckland Harbour Bridge to get $67m in funding - RadioNZ, 23 August 2018

Government pledges $67m to build SkyPath - Newshub, 23 August 2018
Transport agency paves way for $31m cycleway linking to SkyPath - NZ Herald, 3 August 2018
Governments Big New Spending plans includes SkyPath and SeaPath - NZ Herald, 20 June 2018
SkyPath to follow lighting up of Auckland Harbour Bridge - NZ Herald, 20 January 2018
SkyPath across Auckland Harbour Bridge a tourist magnet, says Phil Twyford - NZ Herald, 29 October 2017
NBR: Labour pledges funding for SkyPath - NBR, 25 August 2017
Brian Rudman: Don’t turn down a free ticket to ride - NZ Herald, 19 July 2017
Government could fund SkyPath over Auckland Harbour Bridge - NZ Herald, 14 July 2017
SkyPath construction partner Downer pulls out, drawn to more profitable projects - Stuff, 6 April 2017
Auckland’s Skypath granted consent to go-ahead - Paul Henry – Newshub, 3 Nov 2016
SkyPath builders excited as judge clears way for resource consent - Stuff, 2 Nov 2016
Auckland’s Harbour Bridge SkyPath cycling and walkway crossing gets resource consent - NZ Herald, 2 Nov 2016
Resident see SkyPath in court - NZ Herald, 28 Oct 2016
Unanimous vote for SkyPath - NZ Herald, 21 July 2016
Paul Little: Nimbies battle flight of fancy - NZ Herald, 10 July 2016
SkyPath battlers on collision courseNZ Herald, 30 April 2016
SkyPath opponents reach deadlineNZ Herald, 31 March 2016
Tourism potential in family bike ridesNorth Shore Times, 8 July 2015
A Yes for SkyPath. This changes everythingCycle Action Auckland, 3 July 2015
Auckland Harbour Bridge SkyPath is a goNZ Herald, 3 July 2015
Saddle up: Auckland Harbour Bridge to change as SkyPath gets go aheadNZ Herald, 3 July 2015
Auckland Harbour Bridge SkyPath approvedStuff, 3 July 2015
Group raises SkyPath pollution fearsNZ Herald, 5 June 2015
SkyPath won’t bridge the gap for scooter, skaters or dog-walkersNZ Herald, 3 June 2015
Judgment looms for Auckland harbour bridge SkyPathStuff, 3 June 2015
Auckland’s SkyPath a critical missing linkNZ Herald, 2 June 2015
Brian Rudman writes an opinionNZ Herald, 15 May 2015
Council officers report recommends support for SkypathNZ Herald, 6 May 2015
Big Support for ProjectEast & Bays Courier, 28 Jan 2015
Resource consent Publicly NotifiedStuff, 5 December 2014
Trust wants slice of new fundNZ Hearld, 19 August 2014
Auckland Skypath on trackStuff, 16 August 2014
The Way We Move: A 20-Point Plan For Auckland Transport – Point 11 Build SkypathMetro Mag, 23 May 2014
Video – Tour Aucklands SkypathNZ Herald, 17 April 2014
Len Brown – Six Strategies for 2014 – see Skypath point 3NZ Herald, 20 January 2014
Wood opposes SkypathNorth Shore Times, 16 January 2014
Presentation to the full Auckland Council meeting19 Dec 2013
Council accepts Skypath proposalTransport Blog, 19 December 2013
The next stepsTransport Blog, 18 December 2013
Path to the Future
North Shore Time , 12 December 2013
…At the top of the list is the SkyPath proposal…
NZ Herald, 12 November 2013
Space-age materials for SkyPath
NZ Herald, 20 October 2013
Mike Lee talks on Skypath in VerveVerve Magazine page 112, 23 Sept 2013
Nikki Kaye talks about Skypath in Verve MagazineVerve Magazine page 110, 23 Sept 2013
In search of Auckland’s SkypathCampbell Live, 18 July 2013
Funding Boost for Green Transport in AucklandMinistry for the Environment, 12 June 2013
Fee threatens path viabilityNorth Shore Times, 11 June 2013
Cyclists win support for bridge pathNZ Herald, 14 February 2013
Auckland Harbour Bridge pathway wins supportONE News, 13 February 2013
Wood opposes Skypath
Len Brown: Six Strategies for 2014 see Skypath in part 3

Path to the Future
…At the top of the list is the SkyPath proposal…
Space-age materials for SkyPath
In search of Auckland”s Skypath TV3
You can do it in London, Rome, even Sydney. Now it seems Auckland is next!
Fee threatens path viability
Is SkyPath a good idea?
Residents get say on bridge Skypath project
Auckland Harbour Bridge wins support TV1
Cyclists and Walkers win support for bridge path
Harbour bridge SkyPath moves a step closer
2012
A beachfront walking and cycling path from Takapuna to the Auckland Harbour Bridge
Tolled Bridge Path on Offer.
Brown on back foot over cycleway
2011
Sunday, Dec 11 2011 saw 5,000 cyclists enjoy the fantastic experience of riding across the Bridge.  See the TV3 news item to see the ride and hear what Mayor Len Brown says about our Pathway!
No bridge too far in cycle of 40 year commute
The Pathway project published on archdaily.com
Harbour Bridge Cycle Pathway Design Unveiled
Stepping out over the Waitemata
$2 toll proposed to fund Harbour Bridge pathway
Walk and cycle path takes a forward step
Herald on Sunday editorial: Cycleway plan makes good sense
Harbour Bridge could get Pathway – TV3 video
Rethink opens way for cyclists, walkers on bridge
Bridge path report angers cycle campaigners
Cycle and walking path on bridge gets Mayor Len Brown’s tick
2010
Project Auckland: Why wait years for a new crossing?
Harbour bridge cycleway an idea whose time has gone
Bridge-path campaigners win developer’s backing
Public invited to put ideas for pathway under bridge
2009
Is it worth putting a cycleway on the Harbour Bridge?
Toll could pave the way for pedestrians
New Harbour Bridge proposal gives room for cyclists
Campaigners try again for bridge access
Harbour Bridge marchers may face fines, charges
Lanes clogged as thousands cross Harbour Bridge
Bridge walkers threaten to repeat protest
Walking the walk for second time in 50 years
People power breaks barricades
Security on bridge ramped up for protest
Bevan Woodward: Roading body stuck in a one-track way of thinking
Campaigner: Bridge protest will stay legal
Editorial: Bridge walk fitting way to celebrate
Bridge forbids activists’protest crossing plan
North Shore backpedals on cycle lane endorsement
Cyclists suggest under-slung carriageway for bridge
2008
Cyclists angry at ‘dead horse’ talk
Bridge stays shut to bikes and walkers
Drive for weekend cycle lane on bridge
Bridge decision delayed
Editorial: Cycleway just too expensive
Pedal protest sprints over bridge
Rally to support bridge cycleway
Regional council backs bridge walkers, cyclists
ARC and Shore studies back bridge cycle link
Bridge cycle link binned – for now
Double steel to put extra strength into clip-ons
Bike campaigners find more room on bridge
 
 
 

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