SUBMISSIONS
We regularly write submissions on topics opened out for consultation by local and national authorities.
HAVE YOUR SAY
We have made a variety of submissions to local and national authorities. You can read our submissions and summaries below.
On occasion, we reach out to our community and members to have their say, too. More support tends to lead to better outcomes!
OUR SUBMISSIONS
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Submission: Lane Use Improvements
The New Zealand Transport Agency is consulting on changes to the road code to improve safety for vulnerable road users, including cyclists. We support the proposal, with some changes. We made this submission to the New Zealand Transport Agency on 18 March 2025. Our key positions: Find the text of our submission below.
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Submission: Morrinsville Road Fit-For-Purpose Upgrades
Stewardship of Morrinsville Road is transferring from Waka Kotahi to Hamilton City Council. This presents an opportunity for upgrades that make the road safer for tamariki and university students to walk, cycle, and scooter. The Council is proposing to construct physically separated on-road cycleways, raised crossings on side road entrances, and improve the signalised crossing…
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Letter: Lack of Cycling Infrastructure is a Matter of Life and Death—Urgent Action is Needed
In the wake of yet another “cycling accident” in Hamilton City, we wrote to Hamilton City Councillors, the Minister for Transport, and the Members of Parliament for Hamilton East and West to request urgent action. Our letter covered the main following points: We requested to know from each group, as a matter of urgency, what…
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Submission: Waikato District Council Long Term Plan
The Waikato District Council is consulting on its Long Term Plan. This outlines the budget and priorities for the Council over the next nine years. We made this submission to Waikato District Council on 30 April 2025. Our key positions: Find the text of our submission below.
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Submission: Graduated Driver Licensing System (GDLS) changes
The Government is proposing changes to the Graduated Licensing System (GDLS) to “[make] a license cheaper and easier to obtain”. The changes include removing the Full License Test and reducing eyesight tests for older drivers. We made this submission to the Ministry of Transport on 30 April 2025. Our key positions: Find the text of…
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Submission: Cobham Dr (Normandy Ave to Tristram St) Speed Limit Consultation
The submission opportunity from the Hamilton City Council is asking whether the current speed limit, which applies to the stretch of road between Tristram Street and Normandy Ave, should be retained or reverted back to the pre-July 2023 limit of 80km/h. We made this submission to Hamilton City Council on 20 April 2025. Our key…
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Submission: Second Emissions Reduction Plan
The Second Emissions Reduction Plan outlines how the Government will reduce emissions between 2026 and 2030, including investment and policies. We made this submission to the Ministry for the Environment on 27 July 2024. Our key positions: Find the text of our submission below.
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Submission: Setting of Speed Limits Rule 2024
The Setting of Speed Limits Rule outlines the policy that RCAs (Road Controlling Authorities) must follow when setting speed limits on roads they control. This Rule proposes to increase speed limits where speed limits were recently lowered, which is likely to result in increased serious injury and death, especially for vulnerable road users, including people…
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Submission: Waikato District Council Annual Plan 2024/25
The Annual Plan outlines how the Council intends to spend money for the next three years. The Waikato District opted for an “enhanced Annual Plan” in lieu of a Long Term Plan due to the changes made by Central Government with regard to Three Waters. We made this submission to the Waikato District Council on…
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Submission: Hamilton City Council Long Term Plan 2024-2034
The Long Term Plan outlines how the Council intends to spend money for the next ten years. We made this submission to Hamilton City Council on 21 April 2024. Our key positions: Find the text of our submission below.
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Submission: Matamata-Piako Long Term Plan 2024-2034
The Long Term Plan outlines how the Council intends to spend money for the next ten years. We made this submission to the Matamata-Piako District Council on 21 April 2024. Our key positions: Find the text of our submission below.
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Submission: Government Policy Statement on Land Transport
The Government Policy Statement (GPS) outlines how the Government intends to outlines how the Government intends to spend money on transport initiatives. The policy as proposed is incredibly regressive and intends to significantly reduce spending for cycling and safety improvement infrastructure. We made this submission to the Ministry of Transport on 2 April 2024. Our…
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