Waka Kotahi delays automatic speed limit increases on state highways

Wednesday 19 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 19 Mar 2025, 9:31am

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Waka Kotahi is pausing plans to revert speed limits on 16 state highway sections from Northland to Canterbury. These urban connector sections were scheduled to return to higher speeds by July 2025, but will now undergo formal reviews following community feedback.

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1. RNZWed 19 Mar 2025, 6:33am

   Waka Kotahi puts the brakes on reversing some speed limits (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesWed 19 Mar 2025, 9:00am

   Waka Kotahi slows down the reversing of speed limits (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsWed 19 Mar 2025, 9:31am

   NZTA decelerates plans for increasing speed limits on some highways (opens in new tab)