We are proposing some changes to speed limits across the district and want to hear your thoughts.

Variable speed limits at intersections

We are proposing vehicle activated variable speed limits at the intersections listed below. When a vehicle is approaching these intersection, signs will show the new speed limit (instead of the usual 100km/hr), slowing traffic when there are other vehicles, and making the intersection safer from all directions.

Intersections where we’re proposing changes include:

• Paeroa-Tahuna Road & Tautiti Road intersection – 70 km/hr vehicle activated variable speed limit intersection (from April 2021) - view map
• Elstow intersection (Tautiti Road, Bowler Road, Ngutumanga Road & Mellon Road) – 60km/hr vehicle activated variable speed limit intersection, and a permanent 60km/hr speed limit between 8.25-9.00am and 2.55-3.15pm on school days (from April 2021)  - view map
• Settlement Road & Kereone Road intersection – 70km/hr vehicle activated variable speed limit intersection (in 2022).  - view map

Buckland, Mathieson and Puketutu Roads

We are considering reducing the speed limit along Buckland, Mathieson and Puketutu Roads, Matamata to make our roads safer.

We are proposing to change the speed limit along Bucklands to 80km/hr from Puketutu Road for 5.61km (including all of Puketutu Road). Then 60km/hr for the remaining part of Buckland Road (until the district boundary) and including Mathieson Road. See a map of the changes here.

Detailed proposal

View the Statement of Proposal - this document outlines the proposed changes to the Land Transport Bylaw in more detail, other options considered, a review of whether a Bylaw is the most appropriate way to address the issues, the timeline for consultation, and more information on how to have your say.

View the draft Land Transport Bylaw - this version of the Land Transport Bylaw includes the proposed amendments

Have your Say

To find out more about any of these proposals or make a submission go to mpdc.govt.nz/haveyoursay. If you don’t have access to a computer, you can use a kiosk at any Council office, the computers and wifi at our libraries, or give us a call on 0800 746 467 and one of our team can help you out.

Submissions have now closed.