Speed limits reduced on State Highway 1 near Motutere Holiday Park

Thursday 11 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 11 Dec 2025, 5:34pm

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NZTA is reducing the speed limit from 100km/h to 60km/h on State Highway 1 near the Motutere Holiday Park, south of Taupō. The change covers a stretch extending north and south of Waitapu Road. The new limit will take effect before Christmas following public safety concerns.

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First reported by Waikato Times, Thu 11 Dec 2025, 2:24pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 3 hours

Waikato TimesThu 11 Dec 2025, 2:24pm

Motutere Holiday Park gets a speed reduction (opens in new tab)
RNZThu 11 Dec 2025, 5:34pm

Christmas comes early for fans of speed reductions (opens in new tab)
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