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The Walk Talk section highlights usage figures and safety etiquette for Wellington’s shared pathway, plus news about the reopening of Australia’s Gloucester Tree. The magazine also promotes pricing and subscription changes, upcoming events, and a broad contents lineup covering New Zealand walks, weather guidance, overseas trails, photo contests, and walking groups.","BIRTHDAY GIFTS FOR WALKERS/HIKERS  \nSmart Watch Activity Tracker  \n$115.00  \nOverland Satchel  \n$115.00  \nH215S Step Pedometer Easy to use  \n$24.95  \nMens and Womens Tramping Socks  \n$26.95  \nH215 4 Function Pedometer  \n$36.95  \nFingertip  \nPulse Oximeter  \n$39.95  \nPak-ARoo Unisex Hiking Walking Jacket  \nWater To Go  \nMcMurdo PLB $599.00 Drink Bottle $129.00  \n$109.95  \nUT 608 Pedometer $59.95  \nFoldable Hiking Pole  \n$39.95  \nFoldable Walking Stick  \n$34.95  \nSubscribe to Walking New Zealand New Prices below from August 1 2026  \n12 Months $169-24 Months $325.  \n6 Months $99  \nDigital 12 months $59.00  \nAvailable online only now from  \nWalking New Zealand Shop  \nEstablished over 25 years  \nHokowhitu- , Palmerston North Order online:  \n[www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz](www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz)  \nZerofit Baselayer Move $139 Ultimate $165  \nGarmininReach Messenger  \n$549.00  \nCONTENTS  \nIssue 341 AUGUST 2026  \n3 Contents  \n4 Walk Talk  \n6 New Zealand Walk: The trig walk from Waihi Beach  \n9 Auckland Walks: Five ways to embrace Winter with  \nAuckland boardwalks and bush walks  \n12 Weather: Weather prediction for August  \n14 New Zealand Walks: Steam, Springs, and Blossom Rotorua’s best Springtime strolls  \n18 New Zealand Walk: Forest of Tawa Walk a hidden forest escape above Tawa  \n20 New Zealand Walk: Wairere Stream walk-a Tongariro gem  \n22 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest  \n24 Overseas Walks: Walking in the Petrifed Forest Parks of America  \n28 New Zealand Walk: A week of walking around Orewa  \n30 New Zealand Walk: Kelvin Heights Peninsula Trail beside Lake Whakatipu  \n32 New Zealand Walk: Whakamaharatanga Walkway through a working farm  \n35 New Zealand Walk: Makara Walkway for spectacular sea views  \n36 Overseas BikeTrail: Big upgrade to Hadrian’s Cycle Trail.  \n37 Book’s: Australia’s Best 50 Multi-day Walks-Survive Aotearoa  \n38 Subscription Page  \n39 Nowell’s Lakes Walkway a hidden wetland near Hawera  \n40 Directory of New Zealand Walking Groups  \n42 Coming Events: New Zealand  \n46 Coming Events: Australia  \n48 New Zealand Country Breaks  \n50 Index of previous 15 issues  \n51 Walking New Zealand Shop  \n52 Pak A Roo Walking Jackets  \nCo ver photo: A  \ncouple stop for a break after climbing the Queenstown Hill Walkway.  \nPUBLISHER/EDITOR: Frank Goldingham MNZM: Phone, 027-274-0726  \nCONTRIBUTORS: Barbz Lowther, Ken Ring, Phillip O’Donnell, David Scoullar, Marlene Lynam  \nADVERTISING MANAGER: Frank Goldingham-0800 walking (925-546) 027-274-0726 [Email: walkingnz@xtra.co. nz](Email: walkingnz@xtra.co. nz)[ ](Email: walkingnz@xtra.co. nz)COMING EVENTS ADVERTISING: Frank Goldingham 0800-walking (925-546) [Email: walkingnz@xtra.co. nz](Email: walkingnz@xtra.co. nz)  \nSUBSCRIPTIONS: Phone 0800-925-546  \nSUBSCRIPTION RATES: New Zealand Residents;  \n12 issues $128.00 posted, 24 issues $240.00 posted, 6 issues $75.00 posted DIGITAL $39.95, 12 issues  \nAustralia: 12 issues: $144.00 Rest of World: $155.00  \nNEWSAGENT DISTRIBUTION: Are Direct NZ Limited  \nWALKING NEW ZEALAND LTD, 47 Lincoln Terrace, Hokowhitu Palmerston North, 4410 Telephones 06-358-6863-027-274-0726 [E-Mail: walkingnz@xtra.co.nz](E-Mail: walkingnz@xtra.co.nz) [Website: www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz](Website: www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz)  \nThe information and views expressed by contributors are not necessarily agreed to by the editor or publisher, and while every effort will be made to ensure accuracy, no responsibility will be taken by the editor or publisher for inaccurate information.  \n[www.walkingnewzealand.co. nz](www.walkingnewzealand.co. nz)  \n20  \n30  \n35  \n6  \nWalking New Zealand, issue no 341-2026 3  \nWalk talk  \nThousands try out Wellington’s new shared pathway  \nOver the opening weekend, of Te Ara Tupua, NZTA has recorded more than 10,000 journeys on the new shared pathway from Petone to Ngauranga followed by over 18,000 in the first few weekdays.  \nSince then, more than 85,000 walking and cycling trips have been counted, with an average of 1,653 on wee","cbCaicdNgbpjLQUc","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicdNgbpjLQUc","pdf",77260132,7,1,52,"English","en",105,"# Walk Talk\n## Wellington shared pathway updates\n## Gloucester Tree reopens in Pemberton\n## Subscription price and prize promotion\n# Contents\n## New Zealand Walk: The trig walk from Waihi Beach\n## Auckland Walks: Five ways to embrace Winter with Auckland boardwalks and bush walks\n## Weather: Weather prediction for August\n## New Zealand Walks: Steam, Springs, and Blossom Rotorua’s best Springtime strolls\n## New Zealand Walk: Forest of Tawa Walk a hidden forest escape above Tawa\n## New Zealand Walk: Wairere Stream walk-a Tongariro gem\n## Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest\n## Overseas Walks: Walking in the Petrifed Forest Parks of America\n## New Zealand Walk: A week of walking around Orewa\n## New Zealand Walk: Kelvin Heights Peninsula Trail beside Lake Whakatipu\n## Whakamaharatanga Walkway through a working farm\n## Makara Walkway for spectacular sea views\n## Overseas BikeTrail: Hadrian’s Cycle Trail upgrade\n## Book’s: Australia’s Best 50 Multi-day Walks-Survive Aotearoa\n## Directory of New Zealand Walking Groups\n## Coming Events: New Zealand and Australia\n## New Zealand Country Breaks\n## Index of previous 15 issues\n## Walking New Zealand Shop","[{\"question\":\"What does the Walk Talk section cover in this issue?\",\"answer\":\"It covers Wellington’s new shared pathway performance and safety reminders, and it reports on the reopening of the Gloucester Tree in Pemberton after major upgrades.\"},{\"question\":\"When do the magazine price changes start, and what is the stated single-copy price?\",\"answer\":\"The magazine price increases from 1 July 2026. 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