South Waikato is pedalling plans to extend its 100km South Waikato cycle trail to link Putaruru with Rotorua and draw visitors from the tourist hot spot. The South Waikato's enthusiasm and forward thinking for the Nga Haerenga New Zealand Cycle Trail got a boost when Prime Minister John Key fronted up with $3 million from the

Plans for the Government's national cycleway have gained traction, the Waikato taking an early lead with two projects approved for funding in the region to boost tourism and create jobs. Prime Minister John Key has announced seven spokes of the national cycleway, due to begin construction this summer, with the Waikato River Trails Trust and Hauraki