

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.
Manage roading costs and timelines while focusing on core needs and future-proofing essential transport projects.
Establish an Eat Street pedestrian area in the city centre.
Obtain 100% ownership of parking revenue.
Review pedestrian safety and create a meaningful list of action points as a result.
Fund activities or developments that are core to the community needs of Hastings people and their social welfare needs.
Fix local roads first – reduce potholes, improve safety and maintain rural connections.
Prioritise essential transport infrastructure such as bridges, stormwater resilience and car parks that support daily life and business.
Back regional transport links such as the Napier–Taihape Road and airport upgrades that enable economic growth.
Manage roading costs and timelines while focusing on core needs and future-proofing essential transport projects.
Establish an Eat Street pedestrian area in the city centre.
Obtain 100% ownership of parking revenue.
Review pedestrian safety and create a meaningful list of action points as a result.
Fund activities or developments that are core to the community needs of Hastings people and their social welfare needs.
Fix local roads first – reduce potholes, improve safety and maintain rural connections.
Prioritise essential transport infrastructure such as bridges, stormwater resilience and car parks that support daily life and business.
Back regional transport links such as the Napier–Taihape Road and airport upgrades that enable economic growth.
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