Get your walking boots on — Taihape's yellow gumboots

Promoted by Rangitikei Active, yellow gumboots have been painted onto walkways in Taihape to remind people to get out and about and get walking. Keen to create a striking yet safe effect, the gumboots are finished in Resene Non-Skid Deck & Path paint in Resene Kowhai (ochre yelllow). With a comfortable grip texture, Resene Non-Skid Deck & Path provides a non-slip finish even in the wettest weather.

The appearance of yellow gumboots was joined by a 'Walk to work Wednesday' programme and the Rangitikei 88 challenge where residents were encouraged to record all their walks together and add them to a total of 88km - the distance from Bulls to Taihape via Marton and Hunterville.