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If you're sitting your driver's licence, it would pay to take a trip to Blenheim, or Nelson or Hawera. New data obtained from the NZ Transport Agency reveals you're much more likely to pass a restricted or full licence in these three towns. The figures covered all Vehicle Testing New… View moreIf you're sitting your driver's licence, it would pay to take a trip to Blenheim, or Nelson or Hawera. New data obtained from the NZ Transport Agency reveals you're much more likely to pass a restricted or full licence in these three towns. The figures covered all Vehicle Testing New Zealand stations for the period January 2015 to September 2018. The average pass rate across the country was 63 per cent.
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Pass rates in Auckland were lower than the national average, with the three sites you're most likely to fail at located there. Manukau in South Auckland had the lowest pass rate at 48 per cent, followed by Westgate in West Auckland at 53 per cent, and New Lynn, also out west, at 55 per cent. The site with the highest pass rate in Auckland was Glen Innes at 64 per cent, while the highest in the country was Blenheim at 81 per cent.
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A factor for the high pass rate might be the lack of any traffic lights in Blenheim and low traffic volumes, Marlborough District Council road safety co-ordinator Robyn Blackburn said. Blenheim also had the equal cheapest lessons nationally for the AA Motoring Driving School at $65 an hour. Auckland, in contrast, has the equal most expensive at $75 an hour. VTNZ operations general manager Gavin McNaught said part of the difference could be explained by the different types of tests - including full or restricted being sat at each site - as well as traffic around testing sites. "In a busy metropolitan area like Manukau, test applicants will be presented with a greater number of, and more complicated, traffic interactions than if in a quieter urban area like Blenheim.
"The increase in traffic interactions inadvertently increases the likelihood of errors, which corresponds to the variances between rural and metropolitan test locations." McNaught said VTNZ was required to "provide an accessible testing service", which meant they had to be in a range of locations, even if some of those locations were naturally easier because of traffic conditions. "In the regions of lower North Island, you'll get one roundabout and maybe one set of red lights. If you do it in Auckland there's not only going to be a lot of traffic, you deal with extra hazards. I think it's pretty obvious it's not going to be a fair test in a place like Auckland." The 21-year-old got his learner's licence when he was 17 and had been practising driving in Levin since, as he is without a car in Auckland.
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AA Driving School general manager Roger Venn said the three lowest national licence pass rates of Manukau, Westgate, and New Lynn - all in Auckland - were probably the busiest areas for surrounding traffic and risk factors.
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"You've got very busy congestion in those areas: pedestrians, trucks," Venn said.
"You're more likely to be faced with more complex driving situations, and more likely to forget the basics perhaps than you might taking your test in Palmerston North for example.
"The only logical thing is the traffic environment is more stressful and therefore leads to more mistakes."
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Across the country, vibrant communities are forming around new Housing New Zealand developments. Recently, tenants of a brand new development in Auckland’s Silverdale decided to organise a family BBQ day to get to know each other and their new neighbours down the lane.
“The best thing about… View moreAcross the country, vibrant communities are forming around new Housing New Zealand developments. Recently, tenants of a brand new development in Auckland’s Silverdale decided to organise a family BBQ day to get to know each other and their new neighbours down the lane.
“The best thing about this event is everyone coming together, and the kids having a great time. This is a great place to raise my kids.”
Check out the video to see how these state housing tenants are working to build great neighbourhoods.
Anyone know where a clothing Bin is as we have a number of clothing bags to drop off. Cheers Elisa
There's been dozens of incredible entries in this year's Loveliest Letterbox competition. Which one is your favourite? Can you spot any from your neighbourhood?
Loveliest Letterbox is closing end of January so make sure you share colourful creations from your community asap. It's … View moreThere's been dozens of incredible entries in this year's Loveliest Letterbox competition. Which one is your favourite? Can you spot any from your neighbourhood?
Loveliest Letterbox is closing end of January so make sure you share colourful creations from your community asap. It's as simple as loading a picture of a lovely letterbox in your neighbourhood or from your travels - and you could win one of four great prizes!
Happy new year everyone, if anyone is looking at getting some electrical work done get in contact with me on 02102721640 cheers
The Armed Offenders Squad has been called in to stand by while police carry out a search warrant in …
Hi Folks,
The Dolphin Theatre is holding a fundraiser to update our sound system.
For a donation of $25 or $30 you get to help the theatre out and as a Thank You you're invited to a performance by
The D'Starlights Band who have organised a superb showcase concert featuring songs … View moreHi Folks,
The Dolphin Theatre is holding a fundraiser to update our sound system.
For a donation of $25 or $30 you get to help the theatre out and as a Thank You you're invited to a performance by
The D'Starlights Band who have organised a superb showcase concert featuring songs from Tom Jones, Engelbert Humperdink, Charlie Pride and many others of that era... (and probably a few from this era) :)
You can make your donation here securepayments.dolphintheatre.org.nz...
Performance dates are:
Thurs 17th 2pm, Fri 18th 2pm & Sat 19th 07:30pm
I look forward to seeing you guys there!
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