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1944 days ago

Poll: What do you think of a 48 hour ban for tourist drivers?

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Waikato Times

Hi neighbours,
A South Waikato District councillor has called for a ban on tourists driving for 48 hours after they arrive in the country in order to reduce crashes.
Putaruru Councillor Herman van Rooijen said it didn't make sense for "people to come into New Zealand, that are used to driving on the other side of the road, to then hop into a car after a long flight".
Read more here
So what do you think of this ban?

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What do you think of a 48 hour ban for tourist drivers?
  • 45.8% I think it could work
    45.8% Complete
  • 42% I think it would be impracticable to implement
    42% Complete
  • 11.5% I don't think it would work because foreign drivers cause fewer accidents than K
    11.5% Complete
  • 0.8% Other, comment below
    0.8% Complete
131 votes
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7 days ago

Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.

When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?

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Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
  • 82.1% Yes
    82.1% Complete
  • 15.2% No
    15.2% Complete
  • 2.7% Other - I'll share below
    2.7% Complete
2444 votes
1 day ago

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1 hour ago

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The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Rapa

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