Proposed speed limit changes for South Island state highways

Friday 19 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 19 Dec 2025, 11:57am

In this story NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi is proposing speed limit changes for short sections of state highways in Canterbury, the West Coast, and Southland. The proposals follow community safety concerns and may include reductions of up to 20kph. Public consultation on the changes will open next month.

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1. StuffFri 19 Dec 2025, 11:28am

   Proposed speed limit changes for South Island state highways, some roads set to drop by 20kph (opens in new tab)

2. The PressFri 19 Dec 2025, 11:57am

   Speed limit cuts proposed on South Island highways (opens in new tab)