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‘Such a load of s***’ – speed limits test mayor MAX FRETHEY
Local Democracy Reporter
Additional hurdles have appeared for Tasman District Council as it continues to try and lower speed limits after being forced to restart
the process by the Government. The unforeseen challenges have raised frustration among councillors, even leading the mayor to a swearing outburst during a Wednesday meeting. The council is preparing to
re-consult residents on lowering several speed limits across Tasman. A suite of new speed limits for the district – which were widely supported by residents, approved by the council, and adopted by the
New Zealand Transport Agency – were invalidated by the Government’s new rule for setting speed limits. As part of the new consultation, the council must include a cost benefit disclosure statement on
what the changes are expected to cost. These statements are estimated using a tool developed by the NZTA, however “glitches” have
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The spirit of giving ELISE VOLLWEILER Santa’s little helper has been distributing gifts up and down town for dozens of Motueka children. Tarmra Heal-Palmer founded The Christmas Project about eight years ago, because she didn’t want any child to wonder why Santa hadn’t visited them. The number of families has grown over the years, and this week Tarmra and her helpers have distributed gifts to 200 children who otherwise might not have had much under their Christmas trees. Families self-refer to the
charity, and Tarmra says that people often share their stories. “We’re seeing a new dynamic this year of parents who have lost their jobs.” This year, donations have come to the charity from the fundraising efforts of Māpua School, Motueka High School and the Nelson Hospital junior doctors’ ball. Tarmra tries to include some food in each parcel. She has also been gifted toys, toiletries and hand-made blankets from the community, and she has shopped for good-quality items to bring the magic to each child’s Christmas morning.
Tarmra Heal-Palmer had a lot of presents to wrap for the recipients of The Christmas Project’s gifts this year. Photo: Elise Vollweiler.
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