Work on national cycle trail begins

NEW LOOK: The national cycle way logo.

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Work on the first $3 million leg of the Government’s job summit-inspired national cycle way has begun.

Prime Minister John Key turned the first sod at Waipa Domain on the banks of the Waikato River today.

It is the last section of a 100km cycle track following the Waikato River and passing five hydro lakes.

Mr Key said it was the first of seven 'quick start' trails picked to get the national cycle way under way.

He unveiled the cycle way logo, which will be used on track signs.

The logo, Nga Haerenga, means "the journeys" and will also be used in offshore marketing.

The national cycle way was one of more than 20 ideas thrown up by a February job summit to help create jobs.

The Government set aside $50 million for the project over several years.

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