Speed limits around schools to be lowered
Christchurch’s rangatahi (children) will have a safer time getting to and from school after city councillors voted to cut speed limits on nearly 2000 streets.
Drivers travelling in school zones can expect a limit of 30kph or 40kph in surrounding neighbourhoods.
Councillors voted nine to three in favour of the reductions as part of a speed management plan for the city discussed at a meeting on Wednesday.
Read the full story from reporter Sinead Gill here (subscription required - first two articles each month free).
Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄
From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?
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5.1% Second half of November
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44.3% 1st December
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16.9% A week before Christmas
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32.3% Whenever you wish
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1.3% Other - I'll share below
🚗💥 Staggering statistics from the Annual Crash Statement 2022
Stats reveal why carrying an emergency card and tag is a smart move!
Between 2018 and 2022, there were:
🔴 1,545 fatal crashes
🟠 10,195 serious crashes
🟢 43,753 minor crashes
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