2000 days ago

Poll: Do you think skateboards should be allowed in the CBD?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Hamilton City Council is thinking about letting skateboarders back into the CBD.

It's had 105 submissions on the idea of taking skateboarding off the list of "nuisance behaviour" - most in favour, one saying it's now a mainstream form of transport.

Read more here.

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Do you think skateboards should be allowed in the CBD?
  • 14.7% Yes, they're a handy way to get around.
    14.7% Complete
  • 64% No, I think they should stick to skate parks.
    64% Complete
  • 20% I'm not that worried either way.
    20% Complete
  • 1.3% Other - explain in the comments.
    1.3% Complete
150 votes
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