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Wednesday 7 August 2024
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Speed humps get the bump MAX FRETHEY
Local Democracy Reporter
Roadworks will return to a Richmond road sooner than expected as councillors agree to remove two of the five speed cushions on Wensley Rd. A 300-metre section of the ar-
terial road saw five speed cushions installed to slow vehicles as part of Tasman District Council’s Streets for People programme. That section of road was too narrow to install on-road cycle lanes like the other roads in the programme and so the affected sec-
tion became a shared zone where cyclists would join the traffic lane. However, to make that safe for cyclists, the stretch lowered from 50kmh to 30 and, to ensure drivers adhered to the new speed limits, five speed cushions were installed.
However, Richmond councillor Kit Maling says community feedback on the new road layout was “extremely negative” and he sought the removal of two of the five speed cushions. He said the cushions had several negative effects, like causing
greater noise for residents, slowing the eBuses down to 5kmh, encouraging drivers to rat-run down side streets, and that drivers swerved to avoid the cushions, potentially endangering cyclists.
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Grocery grab raises $10k for school ELOISE MARTYN The chance to win a 60-second grocery grab at Murchison Four Square has raised more than $10k for Murchison Area School’s sports and camp fund. Murchison Four Square owners, the Hocking family, had heard of other Four Squares supporting their communities through grocery grab competitions, so investigated the idea. “We spoke with other store owners to learn how they organised it,” Janelle Hocking explains. “Given the rising cost of living, we understand families face challenges covering expenses like school camps and trips, so we thought partnering with the school would be a great initiative.” During the Murchison grocery grab, tickets
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Murchison Four Square owner Janelle Hocking with Koby Morgan who sold the most tickets during a recent fundraiser and won a 30-second grocery grab worth $200. Photo: Supplied.
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