Bus stop at busy Te Atatū off ramp baffles locals
Kia ora neighbours, a bus interchange being built by a busy motorway offramp is baffling the local community and concerns are rising about the possibility of crashes.
Act MP Simon Court, who lives in West Auckland, said people were “upset and confused” by a speed bump and bus stop being put in at the Te Atatū motorway offramp.
“I saw the speed bump and asked Transport Minister Michael Wood why it was there and he told me it would help slow down traffic near the new bus stop.
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Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.
This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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84% Yes
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14.7% No
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1.3% Other - I'll share below
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