Councils voice concern for proposed raised speed limits

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The Government said scrapping blanket reductions on local streets including around schools - on arterial roads and state highways will boost productivity and economic growth. However, Marlborough and Tauranga Councils are pushing ahead with speed reductions, Christchurch City Councillors have voiced their concern on the proposal and Auckland Council's transport committee has voted to oppose the plan, Auckland councillor Richard Hills speaks to Susana Lei'ataua.