Brightwater has experienced rapid growth recently and now has a population of over 2,300 people, appealing to young families as a place to live. The town centre is currently 40km an hour including outside the school. The town centre is a hub for residents with pedestrians frequently crossing the roads, and cycleway is popular with locals and visitors alike. When speeds are greater than 30km/h, people outside of motor vehicles are particularly vulnerable to death or serious injury in crashes with motor vehicles.

The options have been put forward for Brightwater:

Option A: School

• 30km/h speed limit outside Brightwater school and town centre

Option B: School and Town Centre

• 30km/h speed limit outside Brightwater school and town centre
• 30km/h in the streets: Starveall Street, Hollis Place, Laura Lane, Rintoul Places, William Palmer Place, Longfields Road, Ben Nevis Crescent, Charlotte Lane, Spencer Place, Fairfield Street, Somerville Lane, Schwass Lane
• These urban connectors remain 50km/h: Lord Rutherford Road, Factory Road, River Terrace Road and Waimea West Road

Option C: 40km/m in Township

• All existing local streets in the Brightwater urban area drop to 40km/h except outside schools when they would be variable 30km/h
• Urban connectors to remain 50km/h: Lord Rutherford Road, Factory Road, River Terrace Road and Waimea West Road

Option D: 30km/h in Township

• All existing local streets in the Brightwater urban area drop to 30km/h
• Urban connectors to remain 50km/h: Lord Rutherford Road, Factory Road, River Terrace Road and Waimea West Road

Check out the options for Brightwater on our interactive map or you can download them as a PDF if you prefer.

Many of the streets in Collingwood are narrow and are without footpaths. Collingwood is a popular holiday spot, and has many visitors and locals getting about on foot sharing the road. When speeds are greater than 30km/h, people outside of motor vehicles are particularly vulnerable to death or serious injury in crashes with motor vehicles.

The following options have been put forward for Collingwood:

Option A: School

• 30km/h speed limit outside school (Washington Street, Lewis Street)

Option B: School and Town Centre

• 30km/h speed limit outside school (Washington Street, Lewis Street, Ruataniwha, McDonald Place)
• Haven Road to Tasman Street
• Tasman Street

Option C: 40km/m in Township

• All existing local streets in the Brightwater urban area drop to 40km/h except when outside school when they would be variable 30

Option D: 30km/h in Township

• All urban streets east of the State Highway and north of Healthpost on Orion Street

In addition to the options above:

70km zone will be reduced to 60km/h = Collingwood-Bainham Main Road.

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Famous for its golden sand, Kaiteriteri and Mārahau are popular coastal holiday destinations. Around 520 people live in the area, but the population swells over the holiday season. About 60% of housing in Kaiteriteri is estimated to be holiday homes. Whilst the main road of Kaiteriteri is 30km/h, many of the side roads are busy with holidaymakers walking, cycling, and driving with trailer boats. When speeds are greater than 30km/h, people outside of motor vehicles are particularly vulnerable to death or serious injury in crashes with motor vehicles.

The following options have been put forward for Kaiteriteri and Mārahau:

Option B: Tourist Zone

• Existing township roads stay the same
• Kaiteriteri-Sandy Bay Road between Tokongawa Drive and Kaiteriteri township is reduced to 30km
• Marahau Valley Road from Sandy Bay-Marahau Road for 300m is reduced to 30km
• Inlet Road is reduced to 30km

Option C: 40km/m in Township

• All existing local streets in the urban area drop to 40km/h unless they are already 30km/h
• Marahau Valley Road from Sandy Bay-Marahau Road for 300m is reduced to 30km
• Inlet Road is reduced to 30km

Option D: 30km/h in Township

• All existing local streets in the urban area drop to 40km/h
• Marahau Valley Road from Sandy Bay-Marahau Road for 300m is reduced to 30km, remainder of the road is 50km/h as rural residential
• Harvey Road from Sandy Bay-Marahau Road for 300m is reduced to 30km, remainder of the road is 60km/h
• Riwaka-Kaiteriteri Road from Goodall Road to Stephen’s Bay Road is reduced to 60km/h
• Kaiteriteri-Sandy Bay Road from Tokongawa Drive to Riwaka Sandy Bay Road is reduced to 50km/h as it is a peri-urban road.

Check out the options for the area on our interactive map or you can download them as a PDF if you prefer.

Lower Moutere now has two schools in close proximity and Whenua Iti Outdoor Education Centre nearby. The Great Taste Trail also runs through the area. There are a high number of people walking and cycling in the area but the area is not considered an urban zone. People outside of motor vehicles are particularly vulnerable to death or serious injury in crashes with motor vehicles at speeds greater than 30km/h.

The following options have been put forward for Lower Moutere:

Option A: School

• Main Road Lower-Moutere reduces from 70km to 60km/h with a variable 30km/h outside the school

Option B: School zone

• Urban Connector: Main Road Lower-Moutere reduces from 70km to 60km/h with a variable 30km/h outside the school. 50km zone extended 300m south of Flett Road

Check out the options for Lower Moutere on our interactive map or you can download them as a PDF if you prefer.

Around 2500 people call Māpua and Te Mamaku/Ruby Bay home and the area continues to grow. The town centre and the Wharf are key hubs for residents and visitors with pedestrians and cyclists frequently crossing the roads. People outside of motor vehicles are particularly vulnerable to death or serious injury in crashes with motor vehicles at speeds greater than 30km/h. The options have been put forward for Māpua.

Option A: School

• Variable 30km/h speed limit outside school – Intersection Māpua/Stafford Drive

Option B: School and Town Centre

• Variable 30km/h speed limit outside school – Intersection Māpua/Stafford Drive
• Aranui Road and its side roads
• Iwa Street and its side roads
• Side roads off Higgs Road

These urban connectors remain 50km/h: Higgs Road, Stafford Drive, Māpua Drive.

Option C: 40km/m in Township

All existing local streets in the urban area drop to 40km/h

These urban connectors remain 50km/h: Higgs Road, Stafford Drive, Māpua Drive (variable limit outside the school)

Option D: 30km/h in Township

All existing local streets in the urban area drop to 30km/h

These urban connectors remain 50km/h: Seaton Valley Road

• Urban Connectors which stay 50km but have variable limits outside schools: Stafford Drive, Māpua Drive.

Check out the options for Māpua on our interactive map or you can download them as a PDF if you prefer.

Motueka is the second-largest town in Tasman District. It is an important hub for tourism and horticulture and it is the home to Te Āwhina Marae. Motueka now has a population of around 8,200 people, and continues to increase. Many Motueka schools are clustered by the town centre. Speeds have already been reduced by Motueka South School and St Peter Chanel. People outside of motor vehicles are particularly vulnerable to death or serious injury in crashes with motor vehicles at speeds greater than 30km/h.

The following options have been put forward for Motueka.

Option A: School

• 30km/h permanent speed limit on Grey Street between Pah and Whakarewa Street, Whakarewa Street between Grey and High Street, Talbot, Bennett and McGlashen given their proximity to schools and town centre
• 30km/h variable on State Highway and Old Wharf Road and Pah Street between Grey Street and High Street

Option B: School and Town Centre

• 30km/h in town centre remains
• 30km/h variable on Old Wharf Road and Pah Street between Grey Street and High Street
• 30km/h permanent speed limit in the following areas given their proximity to schools and town centre:

• Poole Steet to Atkins
• Atkins between Poole and Pah Street
• Grey Street between Pah and Whakarewa Street
• Whakarewa Street between Grey and High Street
• Talbot Street
• Simpson Street
• Bennett Street
• McGlashen Street
• Wallace Street
• Vosper between Greenwood and Inglis
• Selwyn Street
• Bowers Lane
• Greenwood (Granny’s Place) to High Street
• Pah Street (Queen Victoria Street to Grey Street)
• Wilkinson Street
• Hickmott Place
• Naumai Street
• Coppins Place
• Manoy Street
• Wakatu Place

Option C: 40km/h in Township

• All existing local streets in the urban area drop to 40km/h
• These urban connectors remain 50km/h: Queen Victoria Street, Thorpe Street, Greenwood Street, Fearon Street, King Edward Street
• Urban Connectors which stay 50km but have variable limits outside schools: Pah Street, Old Wharf Road

Option D: 30km/h in Township

• All existing local streets in the urban area drop to 30km/h
• These urban connectors remain 50km/h: Queen Victoria Street, Thorpe Street, Greenwood Street, Fearon Street, King Edward Street
• Urban Connectors which stay 50km but have variable limits outside schools: Pah Street, Old Wharf Road

Check out the options for Motueka on our interactive map or you can download them as a PDF if you prefer.

The Murchison town centre serves a wide rural catchment and passing traffic on SH6. Murchison Area School is adjacent to the town centre which is a hub for residents and visitors frequently crossing the roads. People outside of motor vehicles are particularly vulnerable to death or serious injury in crashes with motor vehicles at speeds greater than 30km/h.

The following options have been put forward for Murchison.

Option A: School

• State Highway speeds need to be determined by Waka Kotahi – no current changes

Option B: School and Town Centre

• 30km/h speed limit on SH between Milton Street and Fairfax Street (permanent)
• 30km/h speed limit on Fairfax Street (playground to the river)
• Hampden, Brunner, Milton Streets

Option C: 40km/m in Township

• All existing local streets in the urban area drop to 40km/h (excluding the State Highway)

Option D: 30km/h in Township

• All existing local streets in the urban area drop to 30km/h (excluding the State Highway)

Check out the options for Murchison on our interactive map or you can download them as a PDF if you prefer.

Nelson is the main urban centre and commercial hub of the district. Just over 50,000 people live in Nelson. The schools in Nelson are dispersed but groupings do exist on Nayland Road in Stoke and Waimea Road near central Nelson and are typically within close walking distance of residential areas. The city centre is a hub for residents, visitors, and those undertaking commercial activities with pedestrians, cyclists, and those on scooters and mobility scooters frequently crossing the roads. People outside of motor vehicles are particularly vulnerable to death or serious injury in crashes with motor vehicles at speeds greater than 30km/h .

The following options have been put forward for Nelson:

Option A: School

• The existing school variable speed zones would change from 40/50km/h to 30/50km/h
• New variable school speed zones would be introduced on Haven Road for Auckland Point School and Marsden Valley Road for the Nelson Christian Academy

Option B: School and Town Centre

• A large School and Town Centre zone at 30km/h that includes the CBD, the Hospital, the two Colleges, Hampden Street, Nelson Intermediate, Victory Primary, Central and St Joseph’s schools.
• A School & Stoke Town Centre zone at 30km/h that includes the health care providers on Main Road Stoke to the north, the commercial zone, Green Meadows and Stoke Primary School to the south and the Railway Reserve crossing to the west on Songer Street.
• A school zone at 30km/h around the cluster of Nayland College, Birchwood, Nayland Primary and Broadgreen Intermediate schools.
• A School & Tahunanui Centre zone at 30km/h that includes the Tahunaui commercial area and Beach Road plus Tahunanui Primary School, the Tahunanui Community Centre and Kindy.
• 30km/h School Zones around all remaining schools
• Urban connectors (our busiest roads) remain 50km/h and when adjacent to schools would be variable 30/50km/h

Option C: 40km/m in Township

• Most urban roads would be 40km/h except when outside schools when they would be variable 30/40km/h
• The urban connectors (our busiest roads) remain 50km/h except when outside schools when they would be variable 30/50km/h

Option D: 30km/h in Township

• Most urban Roads would be 30km/h
• The urban connectors (our busiest roads) remain 50km/h except when outside schools when they would be variable 30/50km/h.

Check out the options for Nelson on our interactive map or you can download them as a PDF if you prefer.

Pōhara, Ligar, and Tata are popular coastal holiday destinations where people go to walk, cycle, swim, and do water activities. The area lacks footpaths and many walkers and cyclists share the road with fast-moving traffic. People outside of motor vehicles are particularly vulnerable to death or serious injury in crashes with motor vehicles at speeds greater than 30km/h.

The following options have been put forward for Pohara, Ligar and Tata:

Option B: Tourist Zone

• Abel Tasman Road in Pōhara (ABEL_114362) = 30km
• Abel Tasman Road around the Port = 60km
• Abel Tasman Road in Ligar Bay and Tata Beach = 30km
• Tata Beach (Cornwall Place, Tata Heights, Peterson, Tata Beach Esplanade, Peninsula Road = 30km

Option C: 40km/m in Township

• All existing local streets in the urban area drop to 40km/h

Option D: 30km/h in Township

• All existing local streets in the urban area drop to 30km/h

Check out the options for these areas on our interactive map or you can download them as a PDF if you prefer.

Richmond is the Tasman District’s main urban centre and is rapidly into a metropolitan urban centre and commercial hub. Around 15,600 people live in Richmond. The schools in Richmond are clustered close together within close walking distance of the town centre. The town centre is a hub for residents with pedestrians, cyclists, and those on scooters and mobility scooters frequently crossing the roads. People outside of motor vehicles are particularly vulnerable to death or serious injury in crashes with motor vehicles at speeds greater than 30km/h.

The following options have been put forward for Richmond:

Option A: School

• Church Street becomes permanent 30km/h
• Cambridge Street becomes permanent 30km/h
• Oxford has variable 30km close to the school
• Salisbury between William St and Arbor-Lea has a variable 30km/h
• William and Waverley have a variable 30km limit
• Wensley Road will be 30km/h from Heaphy Street to Oxford St
• Gilbert Street becomes permanent 30km/h
• Champion has a variable 30km/h close to the school
• Heritage Crescent has a permanent 30km/h
• Paton Road is 60 km/h from Hope School to Bateup Road

Option B: School and Town Centre

• School Zone Town Centre One bound by: Gladstone Road/SH (not included in zone) in west, King Street and West Ave in the South, Darcy Street in the North, Salisbury and Wensley Road.
• School Zone Town Centre Two bound by: Queen Street in south, Hill Street in east, Champion Road in north, Salisbury in west
• These urban connectors remain 50km/h: Gladstone Road, SH6, Hill Street, McGlashen/Talbot, Oxford Street (variable 30 outside school), Salisbury (variable 30 outside school), Champion (variable 30 outside school).

Option C: 40km/m in Township

• All existing local streets in the urban area drop to 40km/h
• These urban connectors remain 50km/h: Gladstone Road, SH6, Bateup Road, Hart Road, Hill Street, McGlashen/Talbot, Wensley between Bateup and Heaphy), Beach Road, Lower Queen Street
• Oxford Street (variable 30 outside school), Salisbury (variable 30 outside school), Champion (variable 30 outside school),

Option D: 30km/h in Township

• All existing local streets in the urban area drop to 30km/h
• These urban connectors remain 50km/h: Gladstone Road, SH6, Bateup Road, Hart Road, Hill Street, McGlashen/Talbot, Wensley between Bateup and Heaphy), Beach Road, Lower Queen Street.
• Oxford Street (variable 30 outside school), Salisbury (variable 30 outside school), Champion (variable 30 outside school).

Check out the options for Richmond on our interactive map or you can download them as a PDF if you prefer.

St Arnaud is the gateway to Nelson Lakes National Park which attracts visitors all year round. Approximately 120 people live in St Arnaud. The local roads of St Arnaud are already 30km/h roads. There is the option for the SH speeds to be reduced to 30km/h outside the school.

Option A: School

• 30km/h speed limit outside school on SH between Bridge St and Glacial Terrace Drive

Check out the options for St Arnaud on our interactive map or you can download them as a PDF if you prefer.

Tākaka is the third largest town in Tasman, and services the wider Golden Bay area. Approximately 1,400 people call Tākaka home, and the population bulges over the summer period. The town centre is a hub for residents with pedestrians frequently crossing the roads. When speeds are greater than 30km/h, people outside of motor vehicles are particularly vulnerable to death or serious injury in crashes with motor vehicles.

The following options have been put forward for Tākaka:

Option A: School

• 30km variable limit on SH6 Waitapu Road and Rototai Road
• Wadsworth Street and Boundary Road are permanent 30km/h zone

Option B: School and Town Centre

School area:

• 30km permanent limit on SH6 Waitapu Road from School shop to 26 Meihana Street
• Rotatai Road between Meihana Street and Boundary Road
• Wadsworth Street and Boundary Road are permanent 30km/h zone

Town area:

• Commercial Street between Motopipi and Reilly St
• Reilly St and Junction St
• Willow Street between Visitor Centre and Motupipi Street
• Motupipi Street from Commercial Street to Golden Bay Health

Option C: 40km/m in Township

• All existing local streets in the urban area drop to 40km/h

These urban connectors remain 50km/h: SH6 (outside school variable 30km/h), Motupipi Street, Meihana Street

Option D: 30km/h in Township

• All existing local streets in the urban area drop to 30km/h

These urban connectors remain 50km/h: SH6 (outside school variable 30km/h), Motupipi Street, Meihana Street.

Check out the options for Tākaka on our interactive map or you can download them as a PDF if you prefer.

The small town of Tapawera has a population of about 310 people. The approach we have taken for the options is consistent between townships but it may be that as the shopping area of Tapawera is set back from the main road, additional pedestrian refuges could be seen as a better option rather than lower speeds in this area.

Option A: School

• 30km/h variable speed limit outside school
• 50km/h zone is extended 200m south of the school

Option B: School and Town Centre

• 30km/h Main Road Tapawera between Matai Crescent and the Fire station.
• Alternatively, additional pedestrian refuges may be seen as a better option rather than lower speeds outside the town centre.

Option C: 40km/m in Township

• All existing local streets in the urban area drop to 40km/h.

• All existing local streets in the urban area drop to 30km/h.

Check out the options for Tapawera on our interactive map or you can download them as a PDF if you prefer.

The small rural village of Tasman has a population of just over 200 people and that is projected to increase. Tasman has two schools in close proximity to each other on Aporo Road. People outside of motor vehicles are particularly vulnerable to death or serious injury in crashes with motor vehicles at speeds greater than 30km/h.

The following options have been put forward for Tasman village:

Option A: School

• 30km/h variable speed limit outside Tasman School, Dicker Road is permanent 30km/h
• Urban Connector: Aporo Road remains 60km/h and extended to Tasman Bay Christian School

Option C: 40km/m in Township

• 30km/h variable speed limit outside Tasman School, Dicker Road is permanent 30km/h
• All other existing local streets in the urban area drop to 40km/h
• Urban Connector: Aporo Road remains 60km/h and extended to Tasman Bay Christian School

Option D: 30km/h in Township

• 30km/h variable speed limit outside Tasman School
• All existing local streets in the urban area drop to 30km/h
• Urban Connector: Aporo Road remains 60km/h and extended to Tasman Bay Christian School

Check out the options for Tasman village on our interactive map or you can download them as a PDF if you prefer.

Wakefield town centre provides a range of services for the wider community. The town centre is already 30km/hr and the school sits adjacent to that area. The town centre is a hub for residents with pedestrians frequently crossing the roads. People outside of motor vehicles are particularly vulnerable to death or serious injury in crashes with motor vehicles at speeds greater than 30km/h.

The following options have been put forward for Wakefield:

Option A: School

• 30km/h permanent speed limit outside the school on Edward Street and Treeton Place

Option B: School and Town Centre

• 30km/h permanent speed limit outside the school on Edward Street and Treeton Place
• Edward Street town speed reduction remains
• Whitby Way and Will Watch Service Lane

Option C: 40km/m in Township

• All existing local streets in the urban area drop to 40km/h. 30km/h remains in the town centre and will extend to the school
• These urban connectors remain 50km/h: SH6 and Pitfure Street, Eighty Eight Valley road

Option D: 30km/h in Township

These urban connectors remain 50km/h: Pitfure Street

Check out the options for Wakefield on our interactive map or you can download them as a PDF if you prefer.