Marlborough Weekly - 8 October 2019

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Tuesday 8 October 2019

Spy station celebrates

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Brisbane bound

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Speed limits slashed? Paula Hulburt

The 100 km/h speed limit between Blenheim and Nelson is set to be cut to a maximum of 80 km/h. Speed limits between Blenheim and Nelson should be cut to 80km/h or less permanently say

road safety bosses. And traffic bosses are backing the switch, recommending that it gets the go ahead. Earlier this year, New Zealand Road Transport Agency revealed plans to look at lowering speed restrictions to help prevent fatalities and injuries on the region’s

roads. New restrictions will see State Highway 6 restricted to 60km/h in some places. NZ Transport Agency director regional relationships Jim Harland confirmed the recommendation to the Marlborough Weekly. “After carrying out a safety as-

sessment we are proposing new speed limits along the route. “We are currently checking back in with key stakeholders and finalising public consultation documents, and plan to formally consult on new speeds within the month of October,” he says. The move follows several public

events across the region to get public feedback. Under recommended proposals, existing speeds would change just before the roundabout by Pak ‘n Save, dropping from 100 to 80 km/h for the majority of the

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Film festival glamour

Josh Leota, Cass Koutsimanis and Tee Bradley at the Top of the South Film Festival which premiered in Marlborough on Saturday night. Film-makers from across the region walked the red carpet at the ASB Theatre black-tie event. Photo: David Calder-Flynn.

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