

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.
Advocate for changes in Woodville that ensure a safer place for visitors and locals with increased traffic volume.
Continue advocating for public transport in Tararua and to Palmerston North, improving job access and offering affordable transport options.
Advocate strongly for ongoing upgrades on Route 52, Weber to Pongaroa and sustainable road and footpath funding.
Lobby government for proper funding relative to the region’s size, including new modelling for roads funding.
Prevent construction of a Woodville bypass or any others that would negatively impact local business districts.
Promote scenic cycle paths, including the old gauge road, to increase tourism throughout the region.
Advocate for changes in Woodville that ensure a safer place for visitors and locals with increased traffic volume.
Continue advocating for public transport in Tararua and to Palmerston North, improving job access and offering affordable transport options.
Advocate strongly for ongoing upgrades on Route 52, Weber to Pongaroa and sustainable road and footpath funding.
Lobby government for proper funding relative to the region’s size, including new modelling for roads funding.
Prevent construction of a Woodville bypass or any others that would negatively impact local business districts.
Promote scenic cycle paths, including the old gauge road, to increase tourism throughout the region.
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