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2433 days ago

Poll: Should the speed limit be reduced to 70kmh on rural roads?

Rhonwyn Newson Reporter from Rodney Times

A landmark report by an inter-governmental organisation with 59 member countries - including New Zealand - is recommending that rural roads that don't have median barriers should have their speed limits lowered to 70kmh.

Taken literally, that would mean that almost NZ's entire roading … View more
A landmark report by an inter-governmental organisation with 59 member countries - including New Zealand - is recommending that rural roads that don't have median barriers should have their speed limits lowered to 70kmh.

Taken literally, that would mean that almost NZ's entire roading network, state highways included, would need to have their speed limits reduced to 70kmh. Only those section of motorways with median barriers would be allowed to retain their 100kmh limit.
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What do you think?

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Should the speed limit be reduced to 70kmh on rural roads?
  • 34.1% Yes, a huge international report has found it is best
    34.1% Complete
  • 65.9% No, we're doing just fine at 100km/h thanks
    65.9% Complete
44 votes
2432 days ago

Urgent car recall - is your vehicle affected?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The New Zealand government has announced a compulsory airbag recall affecting 50,000 vehicles. NZTA states members are 'strongly advised to respond promptly to the recall notification. If your car is under active recall, contact the supplier as soon as possible and make an appointment to get … View moreThe New Zealand government has announced a compulsory airbag recall affecting 50,000 vehicles. NZTA states members are 'strongly advised to respond promptly to the recall notification. If your car is under active recall, contact the supplier as soon as possible and make an appointment to get the airbags replaced'.

Here's everything you need to know:
1) Check if your car is affected
2) Find out more about the recall.
3) Read information on why you need to have your airbag replaced.

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2433 days ago

Poll: Do you think the Easter Tuesday holiday should be dropped?

Rhonwyn Newson Reporter from Rodney Times

Parents across New Zealand have been thrown off by Easter Tuesday - an extra day off for state and integrated schools over the Easter holiday break.

Although the Tuesday after Easter Monday is not a public holiday, it was a school holiday this year, making Easter a five-day break from school.
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Parents across New Zealand have been thrown off by Easter Tuesday - an extra day off for state and integrated schools over the Easter holiday break.

Although the Tuesday after Easter Monday is not a public holiday, it was a school holiday this year, making Easter a five-day break from school.
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Do you think the Easter Tuesday holiday should be dropped?
  • 37% Keep the holiday, it's tradition
    37% Complete
  • 60.9% Drop it, it makes no sense
    60.9% Complete
  • 2.2% Don't know
    2.2% Complete
46 votes
2433 days ago

Poll: Should the speed limit be reduced to 70kmh on rural roads?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

A Landmark report is suggesting our rural roads should be reduced to 70kmh. So, is it a good idea?
To read more click here.

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Should the speed limit be reduced to 70kmh on rural roads?
  • 23% Yes, it's a good idea
    23% Complete
  • 75.7% No, our roads are fine at 100kmh
    75.7% Complete
  • 1.4% I'm unsure
    1.4% Complete
74 votes
2434 days ago

Now is your time to choose

Electoral Commission

If you’re Māori and enrolled to vote, look out for your Māori Electoral Option pack in the mail. You can choose to be on the Māori roll or General roll. Find out more

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