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12 September 2026

Nelson City Council set to scuttle speed bumps on Tāhunanui Hills

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Source reporting: rnz.co.nz

Nelson City Council set to scuttle speed bumps on Tāhunanui Hills

Nelson residents agree traffic needs calming on the Tāhunanui Hills but remain divided over the council's decision to remove speed cushions.

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