The NZ Govt has announced it will spend $50 million over three years to build the cycle network as part of an infrastructure program to increase the number of tourists going to NZ.

Other planned infrastructure developments being pursued by Tourism New Zealand include a national convention centre capable of handling up to 4,000 people, and plans to improve the country’s cruise port facilities. New Zealand Prime Minister John Key said the cycleway initiative would create a series of ‘Great Rides’ of New Zealand that would have the long term aim of creating a network throughout the country.