

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 an improved bus service for the area with more frequent weekday service. Keep fares affordable with no zones.
Support cycle network through North Coast with improved connectivity and cycle safety.
Keep road speeds low in villages to protect children.
Advocate for improvements to road safety on SH1—Waikouaiti main street and Blueskin Bay.
Continue to press for improvements to the bus service to the North Coast—increased frequency and affordability.
Support development of cycleways.
Advocate for an improved bus service for the area with more frequent weekday service. Keep fares affordable with no zones.
Support cycle network through North Coast with improved connectivity and cycle safety.
Keep road speeds low in villages to protect children.
Advocate for improvements to road safety on SH1—Waikouaiti main street and Blueskin Bay.
Continue to press for improvements to the bus service to the North Coast—increased frequency and affordability.
Support development of cycleways.
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