Blind and low-vision residents support Tasman street flag ban

Tuesday 26 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 27 Aug 2025, 5:00pm

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Members of the blind and low-vision community have praised the Tasman District Council for banning advertising flags on footpaths. While some Richmond businesses oppose the rule, accessibility forum attendees described the flags as a hazard. The support was voiced during a recent regional accessibility forum meeting.

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1. 1NewsTue 26 Aug 2025, 4:00pm

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2. Otago Daily TimesWed 27 Aug 2025, 10:57am

   Blind and low vision residents support street flag ban (opens in new tab)

3. The PressWed 27 Aug 2025, 5:00pm

   Blind, low-vision residents support street flag ban in Tasman (opens in new tab)