Safer City Centre Speeds are Here! Ka Rawe!
Today is arguably one of the most significant for our city centre public space - streets - since, well since the speed limits we have inherited were put in place - which were basically a one speed fits all 50 kph, and over engineered streets prioritising speed and movement of vehicles, that have enabled much higher and unsafe speeds, and led to hostile streets and intersections, deaths and serious injuries for anyone vulnerable i.e not in a vehicle.
Today that starts to change, and we have slower safer speeds introduced into our city centre, almost all 30kph or below, not just for the 10's of thousands of people who call this place home, but for the 500,000 trips all people who share this space make walking, cycling and scooting in the city centre, every day.
There's been a whole lot of strong advocates for this, joining CCRG in getting this across the line as allies for a safer, more people-friendly city centre.
It's a very significant step in implementing the vision of the City Centre MasterPlan, and Access for Everyone, things that will enable a healthier city - cleaner air, more trees, streets we can meet people in, and linger safely in.
Good for residents, businesses, visitors, the environment and so much more. Today is the start of something new for the city centre. Ka Rawe everyone who made this happen.
A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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51.9% Yes, supporting people is important!
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32.7% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15.4% ... It is complicated
Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?
The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.
Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.
We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?
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9.7% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
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43.3% I want to be able to choose.
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47% Against. I want to deal with people.
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