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.
Prioritise road safety initiatives
Work closely with Environment Canterbury to improve public transport opportunities across the District for social, health and education services in particular.
Increase the resilience of the roading network through targeted investment in drainage and establish an emergency works fund to respond to floods.
Attempt to develop a public transport service between Waimate and Timaru.
Promote better quality road repairs in the district.
Prioritise road safety initiatives
Work closely with Environment Canterbury to improve public transport opportunities across the District for social, health and education services in particular.
Increase the resilience of the roading network through targeted investment in drainage and establish an emergency works fund to respond to floods.
Attempt to develop a public transport service between Waimate and Timaru.
Promote better quality road repairs in the district.
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