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Poll: Are you following the progress of the Te Rapa supermarket development?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A speed limit drop from 80kph to 60kph for a controversial and key section of Wairere Dr near The Base looks set for sign-off at Wednesday’s city council meeting.

If okayed by councillors and then subsequently approved by the NZ Transport Agency, the move will end what’s been an ongoing controversy over the limit reduction.

Are you following the progress of the Te Rapa supermarket development? Tell us your thoughts in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Are you following the progress of the Te Rapa supermarket development?
  • 26.8% Yes, can't wait
    26.8% Complete
  • 24.4% Sort of
    24.4% Complete
  • 48.8% No
    48.8% Complete
41 votes
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