Gisborne residents oppose potential speed limit increases on State Highway 35

Wednesday 12 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 13 Mar 2025, 9:29am

In this story NZ Transport Agency

Residents are expressing frustration over a New Zealand Transport Agency proposal to increase speed limits on a 10.5km stretch of State Highway 35. While some sections may automatically revert to higher speeds, the Makorori area is subject to public consultation. Feedback on the changes is being accepted until this Thursday.

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1. StuffWed 12 Mar 2025, 5:35pm

   ‘Slap in the face’: Gisborne residents fight move to reverse lowered speed limits (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldWed 12 Mar 2025, 6:00pm

   Gisborne residents fight potential SH35 speed limit changes as NZTA seeks input (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsThu 13 Mar 2025, 9:29am

   'Slap in the face': Gisborne residents fight possible speed limit changes (opens in new tab)