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Ngātīmoti School to finally see lower speeds MAX FRETHEY
Local Democracy Reporter
More than 300 roads across the region are expected to see speed limit reductions over the next four years and schools are welcoming the increased safety that slower speeds will create. Presiding member of the Ngātīmoti School board, Andy McFarland says the school has been pushing for lower speed limits around the school for a long time. Currently, both roads that pass within just a couple of metres from the rural school – the Motueka Valley Highway and Greenhill Road – have speed limits of 100kmh. But last week, the region’s two councils approved a speed management plan that would see a raft of changes across Nelson Tasman – including lowering the speeds around the school to 60kmh with 30kmh variable speed limits for starting and finishing time. Andy thought the changes were going to make a “massive difference”. “Cars are going pretty fast through there, big
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Tasman rural fire brigade’s Kyle and Mark Wilson have embarked on a deployment to Canada to help fight the devastating bushfires there. Photo: Elise Vollweiler.
Taking on Canada’s ‘super scale’ bushfires ELISE VOLLWEILER As far as inaugural OEs go, this is a fairly dramatic one. Father-and-son firefighters Mark and Kyle Wilson are winging their way out of the
country for the first time this week, destined to join the international crews that are fighting the bush fires ripping through parts of Canada. Mark is the Tasman rural fire brigade’s fire chief and
Motueka 3 Bennett Street 938sqm
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has been on the brigade for 10 years, while Kyle joined eight years ago – as soon as he turned 16 – and is now a crew leader. The deployments are coveted experiences, and Mark reck-
ons that about 500 firefighters have put their hands up throughout the country to go into the ballet for these 21 spots.
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Secure and private with parks nearby
Nestled in a lush garden adorned with a variety of fruit trees, this home is a private oasis. With Memorial Park just around the corner you’ll have quick access to the Tennis & Bowls club, outdoor gym, playground and sports field. Kindergartens, primary and secondary schools also close by. For Sale offers invited over $695,000 View 1-1:30pm Sunday 4th August Matt Galvin 027 768 6288 matt.galvin@bayleys.co.nz
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Tranquil coastal living
Boundary lines are indicative only
Boundary lines are indicative only
Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Tasman Bay this property will captivate both heart and soul. The charming cottage set on a true quarter acre section will have you wondering about the possibilities that such a rare opportunity presents. Don’t hesitate, call Matt Galvin today. For Sale offers invited over $850,000 View 2-2:30pm Sunday 4th August Matt Galvin 027 768 6288 matt.galvin@bayleys.co.nz
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