Submission details
| Submission ID | 8307 |
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| Name | Hayley Manson |
| Date | 26 February 2026 |
| Which option do you prefer? |
Option 1: Reduce the speed limit from 80km/h to 60km/h
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| Please tell us why? |
I drive that road at least twice a day after moving from Hamilton to Ngaruawahia in November. I have always found that 80kmh is too fast regardless of pedestrians being a factor - the bends are too tight to maintain the speed safely. With the introduction of the pedestrian crossing, I think 60kmh is absolutely essential.
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| Do you think any other physical changes are required to support the proposed speed limit change? |
The plantings in that area/stretch can occasionally block a bit of sight/be a bit unruly.
I wonder if it should go to 60kmh before the temple as you head north, the temple is very busy on the days it is active and congests the area heavily. |
| How do you travel through the area? |
Drive
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| What do you use Te Rapa Road north for? |
It's a local road close to my house, Travelling north bound/south bound, Travelling to/from work
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| Are you giving feedback on behalf of an organisation? |
No, these are my own personal views
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