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tasman.govt.nz/elections Bruno Saia Reporter
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You can now have your say about the speed limits on 67 roads across the Tasman District. The proposal presented by the Tasman District
Council (TDC) aims to reduce road deaths and serious injuries and ensure consistency across the roading network. The consultation is open at the TDC website and the proposed changes can be presented until 1 November. “Research shows an undeniable
relationship between speed and road safety – there is no other risk factor that has a more powerful impact on accidents or injuries than speed,” says Tasman Mayor Richard Kempthorne. He said road safety had deteriorated both nationally and in Tasman
over the past three years. “We want to reverse that trend and make sure our residents and visitors can go about their daily lives in Tasman District safely, returning home to their loved ones once they have finished their journeys. That’s what reducing speed lim-
its is about,” says Richard. The proposed roads were selected following a review that included looking at roads requested by the community, as well as an assessment of the highest-risk roads.
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Great family day planned at Higgins
Bruno Saia
History learning with lots of fun is what children and adults will be able to enjoy on Saturday and Sunday, 5 and 6 October, at the Higgins Heritage Park, at Pigeon Valley. The ‘Transport Show’ will be from 10am to 4pm and the visitors will check out all sorts of vintage, classic, military and modern transport. “We will be taking those that want to go for a ride,” says Tony Steenhart, owner of a 1942 Willys G military jeep that will be available at the show. “We liked the wind in our eyes,” says 10-year old Sabian Oulsnam, who enjoyed a demonstration ride on the military jeep with his 6-year old brother Lucian Oulsnam. The 1942 Willys G military jeep and other old vehicles will be available for kids’ rides and demonstrations. The visitors of the ‘Transport Show’ will also be able to enjoy some Irish music and dancing, food, drinks, raffles, silent auction and craft stalls. The entrance fee for adults is $5, for children it is $2 and for the whole family (two adults, two children) is $10.
Brothers Sabian (10) and Lucian (6) Oulsnam and Tony Steenhart in his 1942 Willys G military jeep. Photo: Bruno Saia.
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