1487 days ago

Poll: Do you agree with the proposal to impose speed limits on Ninety Mile Beach?

Caroline Williams Reporter from Northern News

Northland authorities want to slash the speed limit on one of New Zealand’s most iconic beaches to protect it for future generations.

The Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe Board, which oversees the management of Ninety Mile Beach, proposed to lower the beach’s speed limit to 30km/ph in parts, as part of its draft beach management plan.

The speed limit would apply when motorists are within 200 metres of any beach access points or activities such as boat launching or people fishing.

A 60km/ph speed limit is proposed for the rest of the beach.

The beach management was planned of the back of public concerns and feedback regarding the safety of beach-goers, following reports of dangerous free-for-all careless driving, which has seen several fatal accidents and at least one fur seal run over.

For more information, click the story link in the comments.

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Do you agree with the proposal to impose speed limits on Ninety Mile Beach?
  • 66.7% Yes - A speed limit of 30km/ph is good when near people and activities
    66.7% Complete
  • 27.8% Yes - But more must be done to protect beach-goers' safety
    27.8% Complete
  • 5.6% No - Motorists should be free to drive at whatever speed they like
    5.6% Complete
  • 0% Other - Tell us in the comments
    0% Complete
18 votes
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1 day ago

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2 days ago

Poll: Is it okay to grocery shop in your PJs?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

I'm sure you've seen it while doing your weekly shop... In fact, it may have even been you.

What do you think about people heading to the supermarket in their pyjamas?

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Is it okay to grocery shop in your PJs?
  • 14.8% It's fine!
    14.8% Complete
  • 74.8% It's questionable
    74.8% Complete
  • 10.4% Other - I'll share below
    10.4% Complete
1723 votes