Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.
Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.
Expand public walkways and make them safe.
Reduce tax on cars under 15 years old, interest deduction on general cars apply only to first $50,000.
Improve infrastructure where needed to relieve traffic congestion.
Advocate for our state highway network to be brought up to a standard where it is safe to travel at more than 60km/hr.
Extend our network of walking and cycling paths using external funding as much as possible. Not-for-profits can help here.
Expand public walkways and make them safe.
Reduce tax on cars under 15 years old, interest deduction on general cars apply only to first $50,000.
Improve infrastructure where needed to relieve traffic congestion.
Advocate for our state highway network to be brought up to a standard where it is safe to travel at more than 60km/hr.
Extend our network of walking and cycling paths using external funding as much as possible. Not-for-profits can help here.
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