Upper Hutt schools are gearing up for Movin’March 2026, Greater Wellington’s annual month-long active travel challenge that encourages tamariki and their whānau to walk, wheel, cycle or scoot to school throughout March.

Focused on fun, fitness and connection, Movin’March promotes healthier travel choices while helping care for our environment.

The challenge kicks off on Monday, 2 March and runs through to Tuesday, 31 March 2026.

This year, Upper Hutt has reached a record number of schools signed up, reflecting the strong commitment from our kura, whānau and wider community to supporting active and safe journeys to school.

Upper Hutt schools have already shown what’s possible. In 2025, Birchville School achieved the highest average trips per student in the Wellington region — around 18 active journeys per student — an outstanding result that highlights what can be achieved when schools, students and families get behind the challenge.

Movin’March forms part of Upper Hutt City Council’s road safety programme, which encourages active travel for tamariki across the city. By choosing to walk, wheel, cycle or scoot, children build confidence, independence and wellbeing, while whānau and schools help ease congestion around school gates and reduce emissions.

We look forward to seeing our schools get moving again this March and celebrating the positive impact across our community.

Source: Upper Hutt City Council

27/02/26