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‘Hugely frustrating’ wait for lower speeds MAX FRETHEY
Local Democracy Reporter
Small communities around Tasman are itching to finally see the speed limit reductions that a
Government rule delayed. Tasman District Council is currently re-consulting on changes that would primarily lower the speed limits on high-risk rural roads and around several rural
schools. The proposed speeds are largely in line with a suite of reductions that were adopted by the council last year before they were invalidated by then-Transport Minister
Simeon Brown’s new rule for setting speed limits. The issue of lower speeds has been running for at least a decade in the rural village of Ngātīmoti and is reaching boiling point for
some residents. The Motueka Valley Highway currently runs through the village at 100kmh, passing the primary
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Tākaka Hill reveals cave secrets KATE RUSSELL From shimmering rock pools to stunning chambers, The Tākaka Hill Biodiversity Group Trust has successfully completed their Cave Fauna Survey for 2025. Earlier this month, a dedicated team conducted comprehensive fauna sampling from 13 caves in the Tākaka Hill region and the surrounding Tākaka area. “The caving team navigated challenging conditions, including narrow passages and flowing underground streams, to collect samples for identification and DNA analysis,” a spokesperson from the trust says. “Their dedication to exploring and understanding these critically endangered ecosystems is vital for preserving our natural heritage.” The trust also recognised the efforts made by members of the Nelson Speleological
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Matt Dunwoodie took part in the survey through 13 caves in the Tākaka Hill area. Photo: Supplied.
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