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New Zealand Upholds 60km/h Limit for Child Safety

6/21/2025

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In a victory for community safety, the New Zealand Transport Agency has decided to keep State Highway 6 in Marybank at a speed limit of 60km/h. Fueled by a passionate grassroots campaign from local parents, which received overwhelming 76% support, this decision underscores the importance of prioritizing children's safety over speed. Local leaders hailed the move as a triumph for evidence-based traffic management.

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In a victory for community safety, the New Zealand Transport Agency has decided to keep State Highway 6 in Marybank at a speed limit of 60km/h. Fueled by a passionate grassroots campaign from local parents, which received overwhelming 76% support, this decision underscores the importance of prioritizing children's safety over speed. Local leaders hailed the move as a triumph for evidence-based traffic management.